Museum · 5th arrondissement
Photo: MNHN – B. Jay
Grande Galerie de l'Évolution
The Muséum's great hall of stuffed animals marching across the floor under a glass roof is one of the most memorable rooms in Paris for children, and the permanent collection is free for everyone under 25.
| What | Museum |
|---|---|
| Where | 5th arrondissement |
| Address | 36 rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 75005 Paris |
| Season and hours | Daily except Tuesdays, 10:00–18:00, last tickets one hour before closing; closed 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Online booking is compulsory during the Toussaint school holidays. |
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Checked on jardindesplantesdeparis.fr, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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