For animal-lovers : collections of zoology, wildlife, mineralogy.
Among the top few in France for its number of its specimens.
The Museum represents an important scientific heritage, and the sheer number of its specimens places it among the top few in France. Its collections cover all the areas of natural history: zoological collections, regional wildlife, mineralogy and also has a reptile house containing regional and exotic reptiles. It also houses temporary exhibitions.
Exhibitions
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12 Rue Voltaire, 44000 Nantes
How to get there?
Bus : 23, C1, C3 – stop “Copernic – Musées”
Tramway : stop Médiathèque line : 1
Visitor’s entrance via the square Louis Bureau in Place de la Monnaie
Open every day from 10.00 to 18.00, except Tuesdays.
From 1 July to 31 August : every day from 10.00 to 19.00.
Last access to the ticket office 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed on 1 January, 1 May, 1 November and 25 December.
The museum closes at 16.00 on 24 and 31 December.
The museum will be closed for renovations from autumn 2025 to approximately 2029.
The scientific library, media library, vivarium, and amphitheater will close as of january 1, 2025.
Free for PASS Nantes holders
Book PASS Nantes
Full price: €5 - Reduced price: €2
Pass Musées : 15 € (valid one year from date to date in the 5 metropolitan museums)
Free on the first Sunday of each month, except July and August.
Accessible to all audiences, whether with disabilities or not.
