Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Chambéry
Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Chambéry, Natural history museum in Chambéry, France.
The museum spans 400 square meters and houses over 300,000 specimens across geology, zoology, entomology, malacology, and botanical collections.
The museum opened in 1846 in the former gardener's house of the Ducs de Savoie castle, following an initiative by King Charles-Albert of Piedmont-Sardinia.
The Société d'Histoire Naturelle de Savoie manages the museum through dedicated volunteers who maintain collections and organize scientific activities.
The museum welcomes visitors every Wednesday from 2 PM to 6 PM, with additional openings available for group reservations during other weekdays.
The zoology room displays rare bird specimens from the 19th century, including the bearded vulture and Andean condor in their original furniture settings.
Location: Chambéry
Inception: 1846
Opening Hours: Wednesday 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33479333944
Website: http://cg73.fr/index.php?id=1784
GPS coordinates: 45.56410,5.91631
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:59
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