Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie, Paris

Name: Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie
Address: 36 Rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire, Paris, 75005, France
Telephone: +33 1 40 79 56 01

#319 among attractions in Paris

Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum

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Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie, Paris

Facts and practical information

The Gallery of Mineralogy and Geology is a part of the French National Museum of Natural History. It is situated in the Jardin des plantes in Paris near the gare d'Austerlitz train station. The gallery displays a collection of crystals, gemstones and minerals parmi les plus anciennes et les plus prestigieuses du monde. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°50'30"N, 2°21'28"E

Address

36 Rue Geoffroy-Saint-HilairePanthéon (Jardin Des Plantes)Paris 75005 France

Contact

+33 1 40 79 56 01

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Day trips

Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jardin des Plantes, National Museum of Natural History, Arab World Institute, La Ménagerie.

~490 ftNW
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~430 ftW
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~1420 ftNE
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~1320 ftE
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~510 ftW
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0.5 miNW
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0.6 miSW
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0.5 miN
Forts and castles
Château de la Tournelle, Paris
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0.4 miNE
Bridge
Pont d'Austerlitz, Paris
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie open?

Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie?

Nearby attractions include National Museum of Natural History, Paris (3 min walk), Jardin des Plantes, Paris (3 min walk), Grand Mosque of Paris, Paris (3 min walk), Jardin botanique de la Ville de Paris, Paris (4 min walk).

How to get to Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie by public transport?

The nearest stations to Galerie de Minéralogie et de Géologie:

Bus

Buffon - Jardin des Plantes • Lines: 24, 89 (2 min walk)
Buffon - La Mosquée • Lines: 24, 67, 89 (3 min walk)

Metro

Place Monge • Lines: 7 (7 min walk)
Censier - Daubenton • Lines: 7 (8 min walk)

Train

Gare d'Austerlitz (11 min walk)
Gare de Lyon (19 min walk)

Ferry

Jardin des Plantes • Lines: Batobus (11 min walk)
Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (20 min walk)

Tram

Avenue de France • Lines: T3a (40 min walk)