Galerie de Paléontologie et d’Anatomie comparée is a fascinating natural history museum. It is located on the premises of the Jardin des Plantes and is part of the French National Museum of Natural History. It has two main galleries including The Gallery of Comparative Anatomy and The Gallery of Palaeontology. You can explore the collection of around 1,000 skeletons along with the fossils of dinosaurs, other extinct animals, whales, and different plants. When you are visiting Galerie de Paléontologie et d’Anatomie comparée, reserve at least a couple of hours to make the most of your time.

• Free audio guides available.
• For free admission, valid ID proof need to be provided.

Visitors ( 18-25 years): free admission to the permanent exhibition

Exhibitions:

• Fee: 7 €
• Reduced (18 to 25 years living in Europe): 4,50 €
• Free admission: under 18s, disabled persons and accompanier, Icom, museum curators, art, history and religion students, lecturers, museum guides and journalists.

 Permanent exhibition:

• 11am -6pm (Monday to Friday)
• 10am -6pm (Sundays)
• Last ticket sales – 5:15pm

Exhibitions:

• Monday, Thuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 am to 6 pm, Last ticket sales 5.15 pm.
• Wednesday: 11 am to 9 pm, Last ticket sales 8.15 pm.
• Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm, Last ticket sales 6.15 pm.
• Saturday Closed

• By Metro: Rambuteau, Hôtel de Ville
• Buses: 29, 38, 47, 75
• RER: Chatelet-Les Halles

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