Natural History Museum of Tours, Tours
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Museums and Heritage of Tours
6 attractions · 7h 39min · transit route
Tickets ~€32.5
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About Natural History Museum of Tours
The Natural History Museum of Tours occupies an 18th-century former courthouse in the heart of Vieux-Tours, near Place Plumereau. The museum's original collections were entirely destroyed during the 1940 bombardment of the city, and the current exhibitions were rebuilt from scratch, reopening in 1989. Spread across 1,000 square metres on four levels, the permanent galleries display taxidermied animals arranged by phylogenetic classification — from arthropods to mammals — alongside regional fossils and geological specimens from the Touraine.
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RecommendedReduced rate also available for groups of 10+, teachers with Pass Education, and holders of valid Rémi transport tickets.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 5 nearby attractions for a full day
From €32.5 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
Bobby the grey seal lived at the Tours Botanical Garden from 1953 to 1992, becoming a local celebrity over his 39 years in residence. After his death, he was taxidermied and placed in the museum, where he remains one of the most recognized exhibits.
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