Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers, Angers

Name: Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers
Address: 43 rue Jules Guitton, Angers, 49100, France
Telephone: +33 2 41 05 48 50

#8 among attractions in Angers

Museum, Specialty museum, Vernacular architecture

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Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers, Angers

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The Muséum des sciences naturelles d'Angers is a municipal museum in Angers. Dedicated to Natural History, the Muséum d'Angers houses in its collections about 530,000 objects, including 3,000 birds, 20,000 shells, 50,000 fossils, 80,000 insects and 350,000 herbarium samples, as well as hundreds of specimens taxidermised or in liquid, skeletons, minerals, technical instruments and Documents. The Muséum d'Angers receives annually about 20,000 visitors, as well as school groups, interns, researchers and volunteers. ()

Local name: Muséum des sciences naturelles d'Angers Established: 5 May 1801 (223 years ago)Coordinates: 47°28'25"N, 0°32'47"W

Address

43 rue Jules GuittonCentre ville la Fayette (Ralliement)Angers 49100 France

Contact

+33 2 41 05 48 50

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Day trips

Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château d'Angers, Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers, Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers Cathedral.

0.7 miSW
Landmark 9th-century fortress
Château d'Angers, Angers
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, the Château d'Angers is a majestic fortress that stands as a testament to medieval architecture and history in the city of Angers, France. This imposing structure, with its 17 towers, was constructed in the 13th century...
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers, Angers
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Angers, the Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This esteemed museum, housed in a grandiose building, boasts an impressive collection of fine arts spanning...
1.2 miSE
Water park, Amusement park, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers
30 min walk • Stade Raymond Kopa is a football stadium in Angers, France. It is the home ground of Ligue 1 side Angers SCO and seats 18,752 people. It is named after Raymond Kopa, a French football legend who made his professional debut with the club.
0.5 miSW
12th and 13th century Catholic cathedral
Angers Cathedral, Angers
12 min walk • Angers Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of Saint Maurice, is a prime example of the Gothic architectural prowess nestled in the heart of Angers, France. This majestic church, with its imposing twin spires, has been a spiritual and cultural beacon since its...
~670 ftNE
Historic landscaped botanical garden
Jardin des plantes d'Angers, Angers
4 min walk • The jardin des plantes d'Angers is a municipal park and botanical garden located on Place Pierre Mendès France, Angers, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France. It is open daily without charge.
0.8 miW
Bridge
Angers Bridge, Angers
22 min walk • Angers Bridge, also called the Basse-Chaîne Bridge, was a suspension bridge over the Maine River in Angers, France. It was designed by Joseph Chaley and Bordillon, and built between 1836 and 1839.
~1020 ftN
Monastery
Abbey of St. Sergius, Angers
5 min walk • The Abbey of St. Sergius, more fully the Abbey of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, in Angers was a Benedictine monastery in France.
~1540 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Pincé Museum, Angers
8 min walk • The Pincé house is a Renaissance style building built between 1528 and 1535, by the Angevin Renaissance architect Jean Delespine at the request of its owner Jean de Pincé, mayor of Angers.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Jean Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry Museum, Angers
16 min walk • The Jean-Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry Museum is a museum of the city of Angers.
0.7 miNW
Botanical garden
Jardin botanique de la Faculté de Pharmacie d'Angers, Angers
19 min walk • The Jardin botanique de la Faculté de Pharmacie d'Angers is a botanical garden and arboretum operated by the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Angers. It is located at 16 Boulevard Daviers, Angers, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France, and open weekdays without charge.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Historical place
Saint Martin's Collegiate Church, Angers
11 min walk • The collegiate church of Saint-Martin d'Angers is an ancient collegiate church located in the historic center of Angers, is one of the best preserved Carolingian monuments in France and a testimony to fifteen centuries of architectural evolution.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers open?

Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers?

Nearby attractions include Église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires, Angers (3 min walk), Jardin des plantes d'Angers, Angers (4 min walk), St. Samson Church, Angers (4 min walk), Place du Pilori, Angers (5 min walk).

How to get to Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers by public transport?

The nearest stations to Muséum d'histoire naturelle d'Angers:

Tram

Centre de Congrès • Lines: A (1 min walk)
Hôtel de Ville • Lines: A (4 min walk)

Bus

Mendès France • Lines: 1, 10, 1d, 1s, 2, 3, 3d, 3s, 402, 402 B, 403, 414, 7, 9 (2 min walk)
Boreau • Lines: 10 (3 min walk)

Train

Angers Saint-Laud (21 min walk)
Angers - Maître-École (21 min walk)