The Grand Gallery of Evolution in Paris The Grand Gallery of Evolution in Paris

The Grand Gallery of Evolution in Paris Jardin des Plantes Paris

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Gallery of Evolution - Ticketing

E-tickets - Permanent Exhibition

  • Allows visitors to skip queues
  • Provides access to the permanent collections, including the caravan of animals from the African savanna.
€10

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Zoo of the Jardin des Plantes + Grand Gallery of Evolution

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  • E-ticket Grand Gallery of Evolution
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The Grande Galerie and the Menagerie are two of the 11 most visited sites of the National Museum of Natural History.

10% discount on these two experiences!
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What to expect

If you're a fan of museums and animals, the Grand Gallery of Evolution in Paris is a must-visit destination on your cultural itinerary. Housed within a splendid castle within the Jardin des Plantes (Garden of Plants), in the 5th arrondissement of the capital city, this cultural space presents fascinating exhibitions that trace the evolution of species. The Grand Gallery of Evolution, a part of the National Museum of Natural History, takes you back millions of years to help you better comprehend the history of the living world as you know it today. This magnificent building, which once hosted the zoology gallery, now holds remarkable collections and an interactive area designed for young visitors, known as the Children's Gallery.

Opening hours of the Grand Gallery of Evolution

All year. Open every day from 10h to 18h except Tuesdays, 25th December, 1st January and 1st May

** Attention **: last admission to the exhibitions takes place 45 minutes before closing

Free entry:

  • Visitors under 26
  • Disabled individuals and their companions
  • Jobseekers
  • Professional journalists

Free tickets can be collected at the entrance desk on the day of the visit and their holders cannot skip entrance lines.

The Grand Gallery of Evolution in a few words

The Grand Gallery of Evolution preserves the historical collections of the Gallery of Zoology. Opened in 1889, the Gallery intended to witness the triumphs of the French Republic and its colonial empire, but it was closed in 1965 and the collections were seemingly forgotten. However, the National Museum of Natural History has rediscovered the collection and provided an impressively renovated architectural setting. Welcoming millions of visitors every year, it has established a worldwide reputation.

Permanent collections

The permanent collections are like an oasis of peace at the heart of Paris. On the ground floor, the famous African caravan features 63 specimens and allows visitors to travel back through the centuries. Around the balconies and other floors, guests encounter insects, fish, birds and other mammals - all placed in living postures which capture the imagination and bring these exotic animals back to life. But while they seem lifelike, many of these creatures have been on display for almost 200 years, and they continue to enchant those who wander through the halls of the Grand Gallery of Evolution.

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Map

Map
Address
36 Rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire
75005 Paris
Parking lot
(P)
Patriarches, 1-5 Rue Daubenton - 75005 Paris
Public transportation
(M)
5Saint-Marcel
7Place Monge Jardin des Plantes
(RER)
CParis Austerlitz (Gare d'Austerlitz)
(B)
6789Buffon - La Mosquee

Common questions

Where is the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution in Paris?

The Evolution Gallery is located in the heart of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, in the 5th arrondissement of the capital. Its precise address is 36 Rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire, 75005 Paris, France.

How to get to the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution in Paris?

Asking this question is like asking how to get to the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. It can be reached by metro via line 7 (Station Place Monge), and lines 5 or 10 (Station Paris Austerlitz). Paris Austerlitz is also a RER C station. If you have chosen the Batobus as your means of transport, stop at the Jardin des Plantes Stop.

What is the price of the ticket for the Galerie de l'Evolution de Paris?

The price of the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution is 10 €. Access to the gallery is free for children under 3 years old, disabled people and their companions, job seekers and recipients of social minima. A reduced rate is granted at the counters to school visitors aged 3 to 25.

What are the opening hours of the Galerie de l'Evolution in Paris?

The Grande Galerie is open every day except Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The museum is exceptionally closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25.

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