The Grand Gallery of Evolution Jardin des Plantes Paris

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Come and visit the most incredible natural history collection in the world at the Grand Gallery of Evolution in Paris. A caravan of animals and floors filled with creatures, each more wonderful than the last.

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Grand Gallery of Evolution - Tickets

Permanent Exhibition

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Access to the permanent collections, including the caravan of African savannah animals.
All year round. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Tuesdays, December 25, January 1 and May 1

€13

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The Grand Gallery and the Ménagerie are two of the 11 most visited sites of the National Museum of Natural History.

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What to expect

If you love museums and animals, the Grand Gallery of Evolution in Paris is an absolute must on your cultural sightseeing programme. Housed in a superb building inside the Jardin des Plantes, in the 5th arrondissement of the capital, this cultural venue traces the evolution of species through fabulous exhibitions. Part of the National Museum of Natural History, the Grand Gallery of Evolution takes you back several million years to help you better understand the history of the living world as you know it today. This magnificent building, which once housed the zoology gallery, is now home to superb collections and a fun area reserved for young visitors: the Children's Gallery.

Grande Galerie de l’Evolution Hours

All year round: Open every day from 10 am to 6 pm except on Tuesdays, December 25th, January 1st, and May 1st.

Please note: Last access to ticket offices 1 hour before closing.

Prices (permanent collections):

Full price: €13
Reduced price: €10 (in particular for Pass Éducation holders)

Free admission:

Young people aged 25 and under (proof required)
Disabled person and their companion
Job seeker
Recipient of social benefits
Teacher preparing a visit (proof from their school required)
Professional journalist
ICOM member
Pass Annuel Muséum holder

Free tickets must be collected at the ticket office on the day of the visit, and holders are not eligible for fast-track access.

The Grande Galerie de l'Evolution in a few words

The Grande Galerie de l'Evolution has preserved the historical collections of the Galerie de Zoologie, inaugurated in 1889, which aimed to showcase the triumph of the French Republic throughout its colonial empire. Closed in 1965 and forgotten, the museum was reopened as the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution in 1994 thanks to the efforts of the National Museum of Natural History, with a new scenography and impressive architectural renovation. Visited by millions of spectators, it is now known and admired worldwide.

Permanent Collections

A true haven of peace, one travels through the centuries with, at ground level, the famous African caravan composed of 63 specimens, and, on the various floors and balconies, different universes where insects, fish, birds, and other mammals are staged in lively, sometimes sad but always touching poses. Some of these creatures have been preserved within these walls for nearly two hundred years!

Common questions

Where is the Grand Gallery of Evolution in Paris?

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

How do I get to the Grand Gallery of Evolution in Paris?

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

How much is a ticket for the Grand Gallery of Evolution in Paris?

A ticket for the permanent collections of the Grand Gallery of Evolution costs €13 at full price and €10 at the reduced rate (available in particular to Pass Éducation holders). Entry is free for young people aged 25 and under (proof required), disabled visitors and their companion, jobseekers and recipients of social welfare benefits.