Musée Fragonard d'Alfort, Veterinary museum at École Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort, France
The museum displays an extensive collection of domestic animal specimens, including skeletons, anatomical models, and preserved specimens arranged in three thematic sections.
Founded in 1766 alongside the Royal Veterinary School of Paris, the museum originated from a cabinet of curiosities created by Claude Bourgelat under Louis XV's reign.
The museum preserves significant anatomical preparations by Honoré Fragonard, including detailed dissections and preserved specimens that demonstrate 18th-century scientific techniques.
Located at 7 Avenue du Général de Gaulle in Maisons-Alfort, the museum opens Wednesday through Sunday from 2 PM to 6 PM, with audio guides available.
The collection includes the famous 'Le Cavalier' exhibit, showing a preserved horse and rider in full gallop, created using advanced preservation methods from the 1700s.
Location: Maisons-Alfort
Inception: 1766
Official opening: 1991
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 14:00-18:00; Friday off
Phone: +33143967172
Website: https://vet-alfort.fr/domaine-d-alfort/musee-fragonard/infos-pratiques
GPS coordinates: 48.81279,2.42337
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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