MUSEUM

Galerie de paléontologie et d’anatomie comparée - Muséum national d'histoire naturelle

2 rue Buffon - 75005 Paris Quartier Latin

In a building dating back to 1900, with exposed beams and metallic sculptures, visitors can learn the A to Z of vertebrates and invertebrates in an atmosphere that resembles a cabinet of curiosities.
Displaying fish, birds, reptiles and mammals, the Galerie d’Anatomie Comparée gives visitors a chance to see the adaptation of the vertebrae skeletons. The tour continues on the upper levels, where the Galerie de Paléontologie revives a giant, sometimes scary, world of fossilized skeletons. Along the way you’ll see dinosaurs, mammoths, and even Louis XV’s rhinoceros.

Opening times and prices

Free and reduced for disabled people:

Gratuité accordée à la personne handicapée et à son accompagnateur sur présentation d'un justificatif.

More info on free tickets for young people and children:

Free for under 26s from countries within the European Union

More info on free tickets:

Free for under 26s, job seekers, those receiving state benefits, members of ICOM and journalists, disabled person and his/her companion.

More info on guided tours:

€5 + entrance fee

More info on rates:

€12

More info about group visits:

Reduced rate from 20 people

More info on opening times:

Wednesday-Monday, 10am to 6pm

Closings

Tuesday

Open on public holidays:

Ascension Day
15 August
Easter Monday
Easter
8 May
11 November
Whit Monday

Free for young people and children
Free

Services

Gardens
Shop/bookshop
Educational activities
Visitor support

Visit in:

English

Documentation in:

English

Collections:

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Exterior architectural styles:

19th century

Disability

Offer adapted to disabled people

Hearing impairment

Mental

Visual

Priority access

-Physical disability: the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution and the Galerie des Enfants are wheelchair accessible with disabled toilets. The height of our furniture and layout has been specially thought through. The Paléontologie and Anatomie Comparée galleries are not accessible. Some other sites in the museum are partially accessible with an accompanying person (Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes).
-All disabilities: free entry to permanent exhibitions (except for tactile tours), guided tours, workshops with speakers. For those with a disability, our guided tours and workshops use materials and resources that are tailored to their audiences. Audio guides and adapted plans are available to download at http://www.museesenliberte.fr/index.php.
-Visual impairment: in the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, tactile plans are available to discover about 15 bronze animal sculptures (free access).
A corian sign with bas-relief drawings and explanations in Braille accompany each sculpture. Each floor has maps and descriptive signs in contrasting colours, with large writing and relief text.
Audio impairment: guided tours and workshops in French Sign Language, lead by deaf tour guides. All the multimedia displays and videos with spoken audio are sub-titled in French and English and translated into French Sign Language.
Mental disability: poly-sensorial elements that are fun and interactive, simplified guides and tours.

For more information:
http://www.mnhn.fr/le-museum/ (clic en haut à droite)
Contact :
[email protected]
Wheelchair rental: +33 (0)1 40 79 54 79 (for the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, the Galerie des Enfants and the Jardin des Plantes).

Adapted activities and workshops

Free for the accompanying person

Free for people with disabilities on presentation of valid ID

https://www.mnhn.fr/

Paris for people with disabilities