Exhibition "Artists at the Museum"

Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle - Grande Galerie de l'Évolution, 36 rue Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire

To the occasion of the Museum's 400th anniversary, its rich art collections are unveiled during a landmark exhibition! From scientific explorations to contemporary artists inspired by natural history, explore the deep connections between art and science, through more than 300 works on display. Thanks to its galleries, greenhouses and its menagerie, the Museum gave to the man nicknamed "the Customs Officer Rousseau" the opportunity to observe exotic animals and plants without leaving Paris. Like him, a host of artists have benefited from this privileged access to the collections…