Gallery of Evolution — Attraction in Paris

The Jardin des plantes (French for "Garden of the Plants"), also known as the Jardin des plantes de Paris (French: [ʒaʁdɛ̃ dɛ plɑ̃t də paʁi]) when distinguished from other jardins des plantes in other cities, is the main botanical garden in France. The term Jardin des plantes is the official name in the present day, but it is in fact an elliptical form of Jardin royal des plantes médicinales ("Royal Garden of the Medicinal Plants"), which is related to the original purpose of the garden back in the 17th century.

Jardin des plantes

Jardin des plantes



The exterior of the Grande galerie de l'Évolution ('Gallery of Evolution'). Drawing plans by architect Louis-Jules André, 1889, when it still was named Galerie de Zoologie ('Gallery of Zoology').





Location within Paris

Established1635LocationParis, FranceCoordinates48.84396°N 2.35960°ETypebotanical gardenVisitors1,586,450[1]Public transit accessJussieu  Austerlitz  Muséum national d'histoire naturelle network

Muséum national d'histoire naturelle

Jardin des Plantes

Musée de l'Homme

Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes

Brunoy Ecology Research Centre

Chèvreloup Arboretum

Jardin botanique exotique de Menton

Marinarium Concarneau Marine Biology Station

Paris Zoological Park (Vincennes Zoo)

Cleres Zoological Park

Research and Education Centre on Coastal Systems

Haute Touche Zoological Park

Jaysinia Alpine Garden

Abri Pataud Prehistoric Museum

L’Harmas de Fabre

Headquarters of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle (National Museum of Natural History), the Jardin des plantes is situated in the 5th arrondissement, Paris, on the left bank of the river Seine, and covers 28 hectares (280,000 m2). Since 24 March 1993,[2] the entire garden and its contained buildings, archives, libraries, greenhouses, ménagerie (a zoo), works of art, and specimens' collection are classified as a national historical landmark in France (labelled monument...

I've been here many times. Well today we took our 2 year old to see the animals. All is fine. She's getting hungry since it's near lunchtime, so we start to give her her a cheese stick to snack on. This cold employee comes up to us. No 'bonjour' from her just 'no eating'. I respond 'our child is only 2', where she responds using her authority in place 'no eating'. Of course our child screams, what a cold horrible person who doesn't know what it's like to have a child. After that we go to the extinction/endangered room (our favourite area). There's people walking around with VR headsets. We get near the end and our child speaks out about the monkeys. An employee comes over and tells us to keep the noise down pointing at our child. I'm reply 'our child is 2', in which he replies 'there are people who have paid good money for the VR experience'. What! We paid to go in too right, our child has the right to speak and we can't force our child to speak in a freaking whisper. We were so disappointed about the attitude to our child in both cases we decided to leave (and not spend money at the cafe nor the shop). If you want people to come to your museum, be kind and patient with young children, be compassionate (OK it's forbidden to eat there but make exceptions for parents with young children for freak sake!), don't be little paying customers because someone paid for a VR experience. WE WON'T BE BACK AND WILL TELL OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO AVOID...

The Gallery of Evolution, located within the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, France, is a fascinating exhibition space dedicated to the diversity of life on Earth and the processes of evolution. Opened in 1994, the gallery showcases an extensive collection of specimens that represent various species across different ecosystems.

The Gallery of Evolution features dioramas, models, and taxidermied animals, providing visitors with visually engaging displays that illustrate the complexity of life forms and their adaptations over time. The exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including the origins of life, the evolution of species, and the impact of environmental changes on biodiversity.

One of the highlights of the gallery is its focus on the concept of evolution as a dynamic process. Visitors can explore the relationships between different species, the concept of natural selection, and the history of life on Earth through interactive displays and informative panels.

The gallery emphasizes the importance of conservation and the need to protect endangered species and their habitats. It aims to educate the public about the intricate web of life and the significance of biodiversity in maintaining the planet's health.

The Gallery of Evolution is not only an educational experience but also an inspiring journey through the natural world. If you have specific questions about the gallery or its exhibits, feel...