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Natural history museum of the City of Geneva

Natural History Muséum of GenevaRoute de Malagnou 1
1208 Genève
Tel. +41 (0)22 418 63 00
Web: www.ville-ge.ch/mhng


The largest museum of natural history of Switzerland (with over 8,000 m2 of exhibit space, more than 200,000 visitors annually and a renowned staff of scientists) is also a regional favorite cultural attraction, for children in particular.

Groundfloor: regional fauna
1st floor: mammals and birds of the world
2nd floor: amphibians and reptiles, insects and other invertebrates
3rd floor: the adventure of the Earth, the history of Mankind, minerals and the geology of the Geneva region
4th floor geology of Switzerland.

Don't miss the reconstruction of Lucy, the dinosaurs' podium or the dioramas of the Arctic and the Antarctic.

Temporary exhibitions notably on scientific challenges of the future, on current and environmental issues are regularly presented to the public.

Various events and activities are proposed. Informations: www.ville-ge.ch/mhng

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