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National Museum of Natural History, Paris

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National Museum of Natural History includes the recently renovated Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, where you can see thousands of animal specimens from all over the world. The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée features a collection of animal skeletons. Put National Museum of Natural History at the forefront of your travel plans using our Paris trip itinerary planner.
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  • They don't put forth one ounce of effort to English speaking guests. Not ONE exhibit has an English write up. DON'T GO; It's a total waste of time. 
    They don't put forth one ounce of effort to English speaking guests. Not ONE exhibit has an English write up. DON'T GO; It's a total waste of time.  more »
  • Recently I took a virtual tour of National Museum of Natural History on their website particularly the universe section because it shows the cosmic Photographs in a neat and clean manner by high... 
    Recently I took a virtual tour of National Museum of Natural History on their website particularly the universe section because it shows the cosmic Photographs in a neat and clean manner by high...  more »
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  • It would be a crime to give anything less than 5 stars. Firstly, I entered the museum for free with a Student card. The museum and exhibits were excellent- well maintained, very wide scope of specimens and very well displayed. Compared to some of the other museums with fossils on display, this one is undoubtedly one of the best I've had the privilege of visiting. The dinosaur fossil specimens are EXCELLENT. Very fine specimens, and the aide of natural sunlight really helps to display them brilliantly. Very impressed.
  • What an incredibly interesting museum! It holds fossilised plants, creatures, and critters from over 200 million years ago to the organs of more recent mammals and reptiles across its three floors. The sheer amount of specimens that can be observed here is remarkable and fascinating, a good few hours would need to be set aside to look at all of these in great detail which is perfect for return trips to the French capital. Moreover, the museum is free to anyone under 25 and fairly cheap prices for anyone else. It’s simply a great visit to experience if in the area.

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