La Grande Galerie de l’Evolution

Museum Paris, Ile-de-France, France
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What to expect

The Grande Galerie de l'Évolution is a museum with a rich history dating back to 1626. It was initially created as the Jardin royal des plantes médicinales and later became the Muséum d'Histoire naturelle. The museum's collections are unique in the world and have been gradually built up over time. The Galerie de Zoologie, which was opened in 1889, was a significant addition to the museum, showcasing over a million specimens organized according to biological systematics. Today, the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution offers a fascinating look at the natural world, making it a great place to visit with family and friends

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A Review of La Grande Galerie de l’Evolution, Paris

A Review of La Grande Galerie de l’Evolution, Paris
This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the museum, admiring taxidermy specimens of extinct and endangered animals, including a tiger, elephant, silverback gorilla, rhino, penguins, a bat, an iguana, wolves, a whale skeleton, a giant squid, a shark, and a mesmerizing motorcade of animals in a circular motion

Highlights: G was particularly fascinated by the tiger and the giant squid, while we all enjoyed the impressive spectacle of the animal motorcade ✨