Natural History Museum of Marseille

Natural History Museum, Marseille Overview

The Natural History Museum of Marseille is situated within the Palais Longchamp, in the 4th arrondissement of Marseille. The museum houses over 80,000 zoological specimens, 200,000 botanical samples, 81,000 fossils, and 8,000 mineral specimens. Exhibition areas are divided into themes such as world fauna, regional fauna and flora, comparative anatomy, and prehistory and evolution.

Visitors can explore a variety of permanent exhibitions, including the "Land of Evolution," which was inaugurated in 2020. To reach the museum, travelers can use public transportation options like the metro or bus services that stop near the Palais Longchamp. Museum staff may primarily speak French, and exhibit information might not be available in other languages. Additionally, the museum does not have a café or shop on-site, so planning accordingly is advisable. The surrounding Palais Longchamp park offers a pleasant area for a stroll before or after your visit. 

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