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Museum of natural History, Toulouse

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Museum of natural History houses an impressive collection of over 2.5 million items relating to natural history. This museum is the second largest in all of France. Inside, five permanent exhibitions explore diverse themes using interactive consoles that connect you with each collection. Themes include the solar system and the nature of Earth, the nature of life and biodiversity, the functions of living beings, such as feeding and respiration, and the impact of human activity on natural resources and ecosystems. Using our world travel planner, Toulouse attractions like Museum of natural History can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • By buteoful
    People love this museum, and I've been a handful of times, since I live in Toulouse and have a little kid. Honestly, though, I don't think the permanent collection is that great, though they have...  more »
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    Passed by the Museum of natural History on walking tour did not have time to enter, but our guide said it’s a great place to take children. Recomended taking an English tour of the museum as...  more »
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