









Four centuries of wonder under one roof. The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle marks its 400th anniversary with a manifesto exploring how science and society have shaped each other, plus the legendary galleries: soaring whale skeletons, dazzling butterfly collections, and fossils that whisper ancient stories.
historic institution
family-friendly
butterfly galleries
fossil collections
Tips
🦋"greatest diversity of butterflies I've ever seen"
⏰reserve at least three hours to browse everything
💡dim lighting makes specimens glow under spotlights
La Tribune du Muséum
Faubourg Saint-Marcel










Four centuries of wonder under one roof. The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle marks its 400th anniversary with a manifesto exploring how science and society have shaped each other, plus the legendary galleries: soaring whale skeletons, dazzling butterfly collections, and fossils that whisper ancient stories.
historic institution
family-friendly
butterfly galleries
fossil collections
Tips
🦋"greatest diversity of butterflies I've ever seen"
⏰reserve at least three hours to browse everything
💡dim lighting makes specimens glow under spotlights
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