Muséum de Grenoble

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Muséum de Grenoble

Adress:

1 Rue Dolomieu
38000 Grenoble

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Located in the heart of the botanical garden, the Grenoble Natural History Museum features 2,800 m² of exhibits on natural heritage.

With more than three million specimens in its collections, an exceptional mineralogy collection, tens of thousands of fossils, insects, and birds, and a herbarium that is unique for the study of botany, this museum is a must-see destination for exploring nature, the mountains, and the sciences.

Built in the 19th century amid the lush greenery of the Jardin des Plantes, the Grenoble Museum is now a place for people to meet, connect, and share knowledge about the human sciences, life sciences, and Earth sciences. It’s an experience the whole family will love!

The museum’s collections are regularly featured in permanent and temporary exhibitions and are showcased through a wide variety of activities: workshops, films, lectures, and discussions…

With six accessible galleries, the Grenoble Natural History Museum remains, for its visitors, a space dedicated to the conservation and presentation of natural heritage and a remarkable venue for disseminating scientific knowledge.

> The Living Mountain: a true encounter with the natural environment and animal species of the Alpine world, whose diversity is explored through a series of slide shows.
> Crystal Symphony: this 13-faceted cavern invites curiosity and wonder. Unusual shapes and colors raise questions about how minerals form.
> Atlas: Here, you can see, hear, and touch all at once! This room aims to spark children’s curiosity through its playful design. The many interactive exhibits placed in front of the display cases foster strong interaction between very young visitors, their parents, and the museum objects.
> Genesis of the Alps: What was it like before the Alps? This exhibition hall helps visitors contextualize and understand the formation of the Alps within the broader history of Earth.
> Voices of the Earth: the history of life told through exceptional fossils.
> Jardin des Plantes: a magnificent garden featuring rare trees, greenhouses, and streams...

Practical information

Equipments

  • Film room,

  • Parking nearby,

  • Auditorium,

  • Book shop,

  • Air conditioning,

  • Lift,

  • Toilets

Services

  • Educational visits,

  • Themed tour,

  • Shop,

  • Permanent entertainments organiser,

  • Tourist routes,

  • Tour free of charge,

  • Guided tours

Activities

  • Handicrafts workshops,

  • Temporary exhibition

Theme

  • Sciences and technology,

  • Natural sciences,

  • Environment,

  • Natural history,

  • Minerals

Time schedule

From 01/01/26 to 12/31/26

  • Monday :

    Closed

  • Tuesday :

    09h15 to 12h15
    - 13h30 to 18h00

  • Wednesday :

    09h15 to 12h15
    - 13h30 to 18h00

  • Thursday :

    09h15 to 12h15
    - 13h30 to 18h00

  • Friday :

    09h15 to 12h15
    - 13h30 to 18h00

  • Saturday :

    14h00 to 18h00

  • Sunday :

    14h00 to 18h00

  • Jours fériés :

    14h00 to 18h00

Prices

Payment method

  • Check,

  • Bank/credit card,

  • Cash,

  • Pass’Région Jeunes

Free of charge.

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Go there

Latitude : 45.187573

Longitude : 5.735148

Height : 219

1 Rue Dolomieu
38000 Grenoble
Go there

Public transport: tramway A, Verdun Préfecture stop or tramway C, Hôtel-de-Ville stop
Bus line 15 and C9, Bir Hakeim stop

Chambéry Grenoble Bourg-d'Oisans Bourgoin-Jallieu Vienne Lyon Valence Gap

Information updated on 01/07/2026
by Office de Tourisme Grenoble Alpes

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