Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Nice, Natural history museum in Nice, France.
The Museum of Natural History maintains a collection exceeding one million specimens from the Mediterranean region, South America, Africa, and Indian Ocean islands.
Founded in 1846, this municipal institution stands as the first public museum established in Nice, marking a significant step in local scientific education.
The permanent exhibition guides visitors through the biodiversity of Alpes Maritimes, featuring regional mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects of the French Riviera.
Located at 60 Boulevard Risso, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM with an entrance fee of 10 euros.
The museum recorded substantial attendance variations, reaching 176,527 visitors at its peak while experiencing periods of lower attendance around 4,000 annual visitors.
Location: Nice
Inception: 1846
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Operator: Ville de Nice
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33497134680
Email: museum.histoire-naturelle@ville-nice.fr
Website: http://mhnnice.org
GPS coordinates: 43.70195,7.27971
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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