Exhibition: Artists at the Museum

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

On the occasion of the Museum's 400th anniversary, its rich art collections are unveiled in an exhibition of unprecedented scale! 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 offered the person nicknamed "the Douanier Rousseau" the opportunity to observe exotic animals and plants without leaving Paris. Like him, a multitude of artists have benefited from this privileged access to the collections…