Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle
This is the french counterpart of National History Museums in London and Washington.
The Jardin Royal des Plantes Medicinales (Royal Medicinal Plants Garden), created by Louis XIII in 1633, became the first public garden in Paris in 1640. The garden was enlarged and renamed Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle in 1793, exhibition galleries were added in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Natural History Museum is visited by 2.5 million people each year (including all primary sites which are the galleries of the Jardin des Plantes, the Musée de l’Homme and the Paris Zoo). It is set within over 15,000 m2 (160,000 sq. ft) of permanent exhibitions (excluding gardens).
7, rue Cuvier (5th).
Tel: 01 4079 56 01.
www.mnhn.com
Grande Galerie de l’Evolution
In blue lighting under a huge glass roof, everything recreates the astonishing history of the species since the origin of life. One can see a spectacular parade of remarkably well-restored animals in the central nave. Complementary exhibitions are presented in the hall to provide an educational journey through our diverse living world.
Tel: 0140 79 54 79.
Wed to Mon: 10am-6pm.
1 May: closed.
Paris Zoo
This open air site is home to thousand mammals, birds and reptiles in an English-style landscape with rootbridges and small pavilions. Today, the zoo is aimed to contribute to nature conservation rather then just displaying living animals to the public. There are no grills or barriers to give the visitors the feeling of being close to the animals.
Winter: 9am-5pm. Summer: 9am-6pm.
Sun and public hols: 9am-6.30pm.
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