FamxplorMusée d’Histoire Naturelle
What to expect
The Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Marseille is a natural history museum located in the Palais Longchamp, one of Europe's finest water towers. The museum was created in 1819 and is home to a wide variety of naturalist curiosities, including a permanent exhibition called 'Terre d’Evolution'. The museum offers a great opportunity for families to learn about the natural world and the cultures of Europe and the Mediterranean. Although the museum is not fully accessible in a wheelchair, it does offer some adapted services for visitors with disabilities
Plan your family visit to the Musée d’Histoire Naturelle with these blog insights 👇
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Activities: We visited the Musée d’Histoire Naturelle, a natural history museum in Marseille. We explored the various exhibits, which included stuffed animals, fossils, and other natural specimens. We learned about the diversity of life on Earth and the importance of conservation
Highlights: The kids loved seeing the stuffed animals and fossils. They also enjoyed the interactive exhibits and the educational value of the museum. We also enjoyed the park surrounding the museum, which provided a place to relax and play ✨
Marseille Natural History Museum, to discover with children
Activities: We visited the museum, which is housed in a beautiful building with high ceilings and wooden showcases. It’s not as modern as some museums, but it has a good collection of stuffed animals, skeletons, and fossils. We especially liked the dinosaur fossils
Highlights: The boys liked the dinosaur fossils. They also liked the museum's location in Palais Longchamp, a beautiful park with gardens ✨