Galerie de Paléontologie et d’Anatomie comparée, Scientific museum in 5th arrondissement, Paris, France.
Description
The Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy displays around 7000 objects spread across three levels, including skeletons of living animals and fossil remains. The rooms are organized by animal groups, allowing you to understand the diversity of the animal kingdom.
History
This building opened in 1898 following a design by architect Ferdinand Dutert and houses the natural history collections. Its Art Nouveau style reflects the tastes of Paris during that era.
Culture
The ground floor displays skeletons of living animals arranged by their physical features and body structure. You can see how different species are built and what they share in common.
Practical
The museum is located on Rue Buffon next to the Jardin des Plantes and is easy to reach on foot. You should plan for about two to three hours to explore the galleries at a comfortable pace.
Did you know?
The collection includes skeletons of extinct species such as Steller's sea cow from 1768, which shows how humans interacted with nature. These rare specimens help us understand which animals existed in the past.
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