{"id":7229,"date":"2024-03-07T12:51:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T11:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/visit-musee-histoire-naturelle-nantes\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T18:38:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:38:06","slug":"visit-museum-natural-history-nantes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-museum-natural-history-nantes\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural History Museum (Nantes): visit + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This beautiful museum houses a wide variety of collections that are well worth a visit. If you're passing through the city of Nantes, we recommend a visit. A true voyage into the genius of life!<br\/><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some <strong>useful tips<\/strong> for planning your visit to the Natural History Museum in Nantes.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/visit-museum-histoire-naturelle-nantes.jpeg\" alt=\"visit nantes natural history museum\" class=\"wp-image-7221\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is a visit to the Nantes Natural History Museum worthwhile?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely, the museum is well worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It's one of the most beautiful and important natural history museums in France! The richness of its collections will leave you breathless. The site also organizes 2 temporary exhibitions each year, offering a new perspective on the theme of life and scientific discoveries. What's more, you'll be able to admire the superb architecture that the main fa\u00e7ade reveals as soon as you enter. It's one of the best museums in Nantes! Read our article on the subject <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/museums-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/nantes-l296\/pass-nantes-offres-et-reductions-24-48-ou-72-h-t13529\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Opt for the Nantes city pass, which will give you access not only to the museum but also to the city's other museums and all its public transport<\/a>! Find out what there is to do in Nantes <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can see<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A lush, colorful entrance<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-6BhXjWK\/0\/DjDkFNnJpgvLtndFLxrXm38r5ZF7x6M5fBgwvsh9w\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-01-L.jpg\" alt=\"Museum entrance\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As soon as you arrive, you'll plunge into the museum's surprising world as you walk through a lush vegetable garden. Facing the magnificent entrance, you can admire the beauty of the building, highlighted by a huge frieze in exotic colors. We loved the view!<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e5ecf3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Nantes<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Downtown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Would you like to sleep in the heart of Nantes and enjoy its invigorating vitality? We liked it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Blu Radisson Hotel<\/strong> - <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/hotel-radisson-blu-nantes-graslin-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our article<\/a> - see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/radisson-blu-nantes.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">photos prices and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>L'Oceania - hotel de France<\/strong> - see <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/hotel-oceania-france-nantes-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article<\/a> - see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/de-france-nantes.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">photos prices and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Hotels\/Hotel-Radisson-Blu-Nantes\/i-4MqcQLz\/0\/231987d2\/L\/nantes-hotel-radisson-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Near the station<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">A train to catch at dawn, there's a truly magical address just 2 steps from Nantes train station:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Le Sozo Hotel <\/strong>- see <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/hotel-sozo-nantes-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article<\/a> - see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/sozo.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">photos, prices and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Hotels\/Hotel-Sozo\/i-zcRnmwF\/1\/ca7a187f\/L\/nantes-hotel-sozo-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>On the banks of the Erdre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Looking for a bit of peace and quiet, without straying too far from the city of Nantes? 2 addresses on the banks of the Erdre river:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>La Rivi\u00e8re House<\/strong> - see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-riviere-house-peniche-carpe-diem.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">photos, prices and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Le Best Western Plus H\u00f4tel de la R\u00e9gate<\/strong> - view <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/de-la-regate.html?aid=2274925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">photos, prices and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Hotels\/Riviere-House-Peniche-Carpe-Diem\/i-PVFxjVL\/0\/03b94d4c\/L\/nantes-hotel-peniche-carpe-diem-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-nantes-where-stay-reviews\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\">all our tips  <strong><strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Life and Earth Sciences Gallery<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-9tGnHrB\/0\/FZNqz5m53JSqT8VH28Bhpz2L29CRB5WxP4dGpKV6J\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-03-L.jpg\" alt=\"Stones\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the earth sciences gallery, you can browse through an abundant collection of stones. Precious, semi-precious, volcanic and unusual. There's something for everyone!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The universe gallery<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-TdV7TXB\/0\/DxvftgQjT8gwVSXGsDrPNkW2X2LHNGXQgrMShQHWM\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-05-L.jpg\" alt=\"Universe gallery\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go deeper into the museum and enter the Gallery of the Universe. The secrets of the stars will be revealed to you. Stroll among the stars and celestial colors!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A temporary exhibition on the first floor<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-hQVGbvZ\/0\/CPnjsnK4j6XV8DBKFvHr4TqsdFhrk5gnhqMp5NVTr\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-04-L.jpg\" alt=\"Temporary exhibition\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first floor regularly hosts a temporary exhibition that provides new perspectives on some aspect of the natural sciences. We were lucky enough to see Oc\u00e9an Insolite, an immersion into the depths of the sea!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A large vivarium<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-mPZpsb7\/0\/Cw9prxjBMs6mkpxzdzCNXh4XsSLJV6D8zZ6KnhGPh\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-06-L.jpg\" alt=\"Vivarium\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vivarium is an amazing place! Curiosity buffs? It's made for you! You'll come face-to-face with some superb snakes and learn all about their lifestyle and habitat.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A temporary exhibition upstairs<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-vZvZG5d\/0\/DNBKqFdV9WNHwBNWrBCNqmCzZDstgPwq9kbTMrZtK\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-07-L.jpg\" alt=\"Temporary exhibition\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go upstairs and discover the museum's other temporary exhibition. Often dedicated to explorers, it recalls the great expeditions undertaken from Nantes, a city with a prestigious port history!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ancient animal skeletons<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-jxSSb4s\/0\/Ff6dvPdWsP9fGSFbGZZ3HwCLjMTpN9Pqpn2GDpgjG\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-09-L.jpg\" alt=\"Giant skeleton\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Venture into the zoology gallery, and you'll come face to face with gigantic skeletons. The bones of dinosaurs and prehistoric animals will transport you to the Earth of the first ages. We were impressed!<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e5ecf3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR TIPS FOR RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Loire<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> - one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>fairly compact car<\/strong> (many villages have narrowed the road).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think about<strong>full insurance<\/strong> (parking in big cities is really tight).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4051\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire.png 280w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/conduire_ville_loire-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:57.14%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=LL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the cars  <strong>    <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42.86%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/how-to-rent-car-france-hire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See our tips<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strange specimens<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-T8NRr6c\/0\/3HDcwhPGJjVMrcZXNPPws6RhW4pd6zc4t2SMfjj5\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-08-L.jpg\" alt=\"Animals\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gallery is also home to some particularly well-preserved birds and mammals. From feathers to fur and even scales, you'll travel through the variety of animal species.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old fossils<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-BpNqkx3\/0\/FMtP3QW43N6xgqShpmdp4KLxhpCdzvScn6p5G9cHb\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-12-L.jpg\" alt=\"Fossils\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ageless fossils hide behind glass boxes. Let your imagination run wild and try to guess what these curious specimens, immortalized by time, were!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An astonishing collection of woods<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-8B6DQwL\/0\/DNnkndBz3Sd3JTVm9gTL5mrh9n67WpbZdZzqXGkwC\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-11-L.jpg\" alt=\"Wood types\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour concludes with a staircase full of surprises. On the way down, you'll discover over a hundred species of wood. Enjoy this unique cameo of ochre and yellow!<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nantes Natural History Museum: access<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the museum?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In downtown Nantes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Near the media library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Railway station = 30min walk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Map-museums-nantes-1024x865.png\" alt=\"Map of the 8 best museums in Nantes\" class=\"wp-image-3488\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of Nantes museums<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access by car and parking<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum has no parking facilities. You can, however, try to park in the adjacent streets or near Place Paul Emile Ladmirault.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As traffic in downtown Nantes is difficult, we recommend you take advantage of public transport, which is highly developed and very practical! If you're coming by car, park outside town.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A LITTLE MORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">patience<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the photos, maps, information, good addresses to make <strong>your stay in the Loire Valley<\/strong> a success, will <strong>soon be gathered<\/strong> in a single ebook!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-640x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9500\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-640x1024.png 640w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-188x300.png 188w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5-768x1229.png 768w, https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/e86ee8f5-ae95-4455-8e9f-bed61c85f6b5.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public transport access<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Natural History Museum is accessible by public transport. Take bus lines 23, C1 or C3 and stop at Copernic station. Tramway 1 (M\u00e9diath\u00e8que stop) also goes there.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/nantes-l296\/pass-nantes-offres-et-reductions-24-48-ou-72-h-t13529\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Get a bargain and take the Nantes city pass.  <\/a>It also gives you access to the city's museums, including the museum!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Nantes-ville\/i-zW6bkG8\/1\/D2GWCtd2QzqWVcKCG2bpzSTkp75cfkSBgxQQPRnmN\/L\/nantes-gare-tram-L.jpg\" alt=\"Tramway\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access on organized tours<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many tours are organized to visit this attractive city, some of which include a visit to the museum:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/fr-fr\/nantes-l296\/nantes-escape-game-outdoor-l-elixir-de-l-alchimiste-t768899\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Explore the city through an exploration game and a guided tour thanks to an interactive application<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or why not opt for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/nantes-l296\/nantes-visite-privee-personnalisee-avec-un-guide-local-t469760\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">a tailor-made tour led by a local<\/a>? The best way to discover an unfamiliar city!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-V9CzrGp\/0\/FWkGnGTDhBWv3RcBzPwZTKC73WvKpWT6TSQNdWWcB\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-14-L.jpg\" alt=\"Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting difficulties<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Access to the museum presents no particular difficulties.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility. An inclined ramp provides access to the building, and an elevator to the various rooms. Admission for the disabled is free. A manual wheelchair can be provided. Please note that the toilets are not fully accessible.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for visiting the Natural History Museum<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedules and prices<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum is currently closed for renovation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the latest news on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/museum.nantesmetropole.fr\/home\/venir\/tarifs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-MS4VqtH\/0\/CfG7Zf4fkqXmWbMV2hWRMt77NKTcFzZnvWLCX2B5b\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-10-L.jpg\" alt=\"Tiger\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow 1 to 2 hours to visit the museum.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best moment<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nantes is a very attractive and often crowded city. Summer is particularly hot. The city's museums, including the Museum, attract many enthusiasts. Choose to come in the morning if you're visiting during the summer season. You can enjoy a more exclusive tour.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direction of visit<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There's no set order for visiting the museum, but we recommend you start on the first floor with the earth sciences gallery, the universe gallery and then discover the temporary exhibition. After a thrilling visit to the vivarium, head upstairs and explore the corridors of history in the other temporary exhibition. Then discover the great zoology gallery. Finally, admire the collection of wood species.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-S8nq75K\/0\/DDS7zP8ND7gWHM3LCVkXPK2RzL45TFPjx33LGJGrw\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-15-L.jpg\" alt=\"Wood\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting with children<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visiting a natural history museum is always an experience for children. The museum offers a wide range of activities for young visitors, including workshops for toddlers, events for teenagers and themed tours. Visit the museum's website for more details <a href=\"https:\/\/museum.nantesmetropole.fr\/home\/au-programme\/enfants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum also organizes fun investigations. We were intrigued by these colorful books, which can spice up your visit if you like!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/n-XkSzNF\/Nantes\/Mus&#xE9;um-Histoire-Naturelle-Nantes\/i-w64GNNc\/0\/fSCWVZRK6X2m3WXL3wzSJSXXQ5QQJwbhMZtpgdzH\/L\/nantes-museumhistoirenaturelle-13-L.jpg\" alt=\"Books\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eating out<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the heart of the city, the museum is surrounded by numerous restaurants. Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurant-nantes-where-eat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our selection of the best restaurants in Nantes here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotels<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You're right in the center of Nantes, a city full of pleasant and famous hotels! <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-nantes-where-stay-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our recommendations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d9e6f3;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Nantes<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Itineraries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-nantes-1-day-itinerary\/\">5 thematic itineraries to visit Nantes in 1 day<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Our advice to <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-nantes-2-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit Nantes in 2 days<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-nantes-3-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in 3 days<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/nantes-passage-pommeraye.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Visits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-nantes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 best things to do in Nantes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/museums-nantes\/\">8 best museums to do in Nantes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/elephant-machines-ile-nantes-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\">Our tips for the elephant and the machines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/chateau-nantes-castle-dukes-brittany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the castle of Nantes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">All about the <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-trentemoult-nantes-navibus\/\">village of Trentemoult<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Nantes\/Machines-de-lile\/i-cQTxmS2\/0\/0794ca14\/L\/nantes-elephant-machines-terrasse-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-nantes-where-stay-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12 best hotels to stay in Nantes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurant-nantes-where-eat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 best restaurants to eat in Nantes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-nantes-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to rent a car at Nantes airport<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Vallee-loire\/Restaurant\/Restaurant-nantes-la-cigale\/i-6LrFqMM\/0\/e2f2f568\/L\/restaurant-cigale-nantes-L.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/emmanuel-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-rHp5vtv\/0\/DxhGfR3RHZSTt9vfBxH7TBtFTC5vkk673Gmjm7MHS\/L\/manu-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>HE MADE THE TRIP <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Manu<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire img_julie\"><a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/julie-joly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-T3sDhGd\/0\/CrBSnP9JCLV3gSG4MfSQMF7p5T5WvCMbtWr4wqQ2D\/L\/julie-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE WROTE THE ARTICLE \n <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Julie<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This beautiful museum houses a wide variety of collections that are well worth a visit. 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