Outgoing
Natural History Museum 1
History Exhibition
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Natural History Museum

Decré

Wander through 1.6 million specimens in a stunning former mint: a 12-meter whale skeleton, glittering giant amethyst, and 25,000 rare birds await upstairs. Kids roam free while the curious uncover meteorites and the mysterious "King of Rats."

Historic natural history museum
Family-friendly discovery
1.6 million specimens
Giant amethyst & meteorites

Tips

✨"a good surprise" — surprises adults too
🐦don't miss the mezzanine: 25,000 birds
🐳say hi to the 12-meter whale skeleton

Natural History Museum

12 Rue Voltaire, 44000 Nantes, France

+33 2 40 41 55 00

museum.nantesmetropole.fr

Upcoming at Natural History Museum

Saturday, Jun 13
Trésors & Biodiversité

Trésors & Biodiversité

June 13 at 10am

Peek behind the curtain at specimens pulled from the museum's secret reserves, some displayed for the very first time. Ancient voyage treasures sit alongside local field collections and a deep dive into dragonflies.

Exposition temporaire sur l'Orient

Exposition temporaire sur l'Orient

June 13 at 10am

Come face-to-face with a whale skeleton and actual meteorites from outer space at this compact natural history museum. The eclectic collection of taxidermy animals, minerals, and cosmic rocks makes for a hands-on afternoon that kids especially love.

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