Musée Vert, Natural history museum in Le Mans, France.
The Musée Vert exhibits 450,000 scientific specimens across its geology, paleontology, zoology, and botany collections, displaying regional and international natural elements.
After its inauguration in 1995, the museum received the status of 'musée de France' in 2003, marking its contribution to national heritage preservation.
The institution organizes frequent temporary exhibitions and educational programs focused on biodiversity, engaging visitors with regional wildlife and environmental themes.
Located at 204 Avenue Jean Jaurès, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-18:00, with free admission to all exhibitions.
The museum houses an exceptional local extinct fauna collection, including the Pontvallain aurochs and the Saint-Rémy-du-Val elasmosaur specimens.
Location: Le Mans
Official opening: 1995
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-12:30,14:00-18:00
Phone: +33243473994
Website: http://lemans.fr/dynamique/des-idees-de-visite/les-musees/le-musee-vert
GPS coordinates: 47.98670,0.20792
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:10
Le Mans features architectural heritage including a racing circuit, a medieval cathedral, museums, and Roman monuments. The city retains buildings from the Middle Ages, with half-timbered houses and religious structures. The area also includes natural spaces with parks, botanical gardens, and bodies of water that support outdoor activities.
Vindunum
2.1 km
Notre-Dame de la Couture
1.8 km
Gué de Maulny
1.6 km
Palais des congrès et de la culture du Mans
2 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-Sainte-Croix
1.9 km
Hôpital Etoc-Demazy
1.6 km
Saint-Pierre de la Couture Abbey
1.8 km
Chapelle de la Visitation
2.1 km
Jardin des plantes
2.1 km
Avenue Bollée
1.4 km
Tour Émeraude
2 km
Hôtel-Dieu de Coëffort
999 m
The Water House (Arche de la Nature)
2.3 km
Autogare du Mans
1.7 km
Pont des Vendéens
343 m
Parc de la Préfecture
1.7 km
Île aux Planches
2 km
Pont du Greffier
2.1 km
Église Saint-Bertrand du Mans
1.4 km
Temple protestant du Mans
2.2 km
Bourse du Mans
2.1 km
Tour solaire
1.8 km
Couvent des Ursulines du Mans
2.2 km
Église du Christ-Sauveur du Mans
1.5 km
Église Saint-Bernard de Sablons
1.2 km
Église Saint-Martin de Pontlieue
174 m
Écluse des Planches
2 km
Blockhaus
1.8 kmReviews
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