Galérie de Paléontologie et d’Anatomie

Museum Paris, Ile-de-France, France

What to expect

The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée is a museum that showcases the wonders of paleontology and comparative anatomy. The gallery is home to over 4,300 pieces, including skeletons, skulls, and other specimens that highlight the similarities and differences between various animal groups. Visitors can observe and compare the anatomy of different species, from fish to mammals, and explore the evolution of life on Earth. The museum also features a collection of fossils, including a 460-million-year-old Sacabambaspis janvieri and a 25-meter-long diplodocus. The gallery is a great place for families to learn about the natural world and the history of life on our planet

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum and saw a huge collection of animal skeletons

Highlights: We were struck by the number of bones some animals have and our daughter enjoyed guessing which animal belonged to each skeleton ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum and enjoyed guessing which animal each skeleton belonged to. We were amazed by the number of bones in each animal

Highlights: We enjoyed guessing which animal each skeleton belonged to. We were amazed by the number of bones in each animal ✨