Musée d'histoire naturelle - Guimet, Natural history museum in 6th district, Lyon, France
The grand stone building designed by Jules Chatron features classical architecture with monumental columns and large exhibition halls spanning multiple floors.
Industrialist Émile Guimet established this museum in 1879 to display his personal collection before relocating the exhibits to Paris due to limited local interest.
The museum housed significant collections of natural specimens and geological artifacts until 2007, when these were transferred to the Musée des Confluences.
Located near Parc de la Tête d'Or at 28 Boulevard des Belges, the museum building remains closed since 2007 pending future development plans.
The entrance tower displays the monogram MG, standing for Musée Guimet, carved into stone shields on the second floor of the structure.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Lyon
Architects: Jules Chatron
GPS coordinates: 45.77460,4.84818
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
These insect museums and nature centers display beetles, butterflies and other insects in their natural habitats. Located across North America, Europe and Asia, the facilities offer scientific exhibitions, research collections and educational programs about entomology. Visitors can study the anatomy, behavior and ecological importance of various insect species through direct observation.
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