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Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Tours

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Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Tours, Natural history museum in Tours, France.

The museum displays geological samples, preserved animals from around the world, and exhibits about regional biodiversity spread across several exhibition levels. The collection offers insight into the diversity of nature in the Loire region and beyond.

The original museum was destroyed during bombing in 1940, but the institution reopened in 1989 at a new location. This reopening allowed the collections to be presented in modern exhibition spaces.

The museum holds collections that show the natural world from both local and global perspectives. Visitors can see how animals and plants from different habitats connect with one another.

The museum is centrally located in Tours and easy to reach on foot. Visitors should note that some areas may occasionally close for renovation work, so it is worth checking ahead.

The first floor houses living reptiles, amphibians, and fish in recreated habitats that show visitors how these animals live in their natural environments. This interactive element stands apart from the preserved specimens on the other floors.

Location: Tours

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-12:00,14:00-18:00;Saturday-Sunday 14:00-18:00; January 01 off; May 01 off; July 14 off; November 01 off; November 11 off; December 25 off

GPS coordinates: 47.39461,0.68369

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24

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