For animal-lovers : collections of zoology, wildlife, mineralogy.
Among the top few in France for its number of its specimens.
The Museum represents an important scientific heritage, and the sheer number of its specimens places it among the top few in France. Its collections cover all the areas of natural history: zoological collections, regional wildlife, mineralogy and also has a reptile house containing regional and exotic reptiles. It also houses temporary exhibitions.
The Muséum Over Time
Founded in 1810 and located at Place de la Monnaie since 1875, the Museum is undergoing a major transformation!
The exhibition “Le Muséum au fil du temps” (“The Muséum Over Time”) showcases the major milestones that have shaped this venerable institution, while also offering a glimpse of its future.
On display on the gates of the Muséum’s garden. Open 24/7.
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12 Rue Voltaire, 44000 Nantes
How to get there?
Bus : 23, C1, C3 – stop “Copernic – Musées”
Tramway : stop Médiathèque line : 1
Visitor’s entrance via the square Louis Bureau in Place de la Monnaie
Closed for renovations from 4 November 2025, reopening in 2029