Muséum de Toulouse

The Toulouse Museum is a perfect place to explore, especially with children. It’s a well-organized and comprehensive museum, free to enter with the Tourism Pass. With several exhibition areas and even an outdoor botanical garden, it offers a great variety of experiences. A must-visit for a fun and enriching time in the city!

This is the second largest natural history museum in France, after the one in Paris. Founded in 1796, it originated from the collection of botanist Philibert Commerson and has since grown to house over 2.5 million specimens and artifacts. Its exhibitions cover a wide range of subjects including earth sciences, paleontology, anthropology, zoology, botany, and environmental sustainability. Many displays feature striking visual elements and interactive installations, making it especially appealing for families and children. The museum is directly connected to the Jardin des Plantes, allowing visitors to explore live plant species and observe local ecosystems outdoors. A full visit typically takes at least 2 hours to half a day, depending on your pace and interests. / ※ Included in the Toulouse Pass Tourisme.

Great museum we'll laid out. Modern with cafe and toilets. Great exhibition of natural history stuffed animals and dinosaur skeletons. Takes about 4 hours.

The Muséum de Toulouse is a fascinating and beautifully curated space that brings science, nature, and history to life. From the incredible dinosaur skeletons to the engaging biodiversity exhibits, every section is thoughtfully presented with both adults and kids in mind. The layout is modern and easy to navigate, and many displays are interactive or multilingual, which is a big plus. The museum’s focus on environmental awareness and the connection between humans and nature is especially impactful. A must-visit if you're in Toulouse — plan to spend at least 2-3 hours here!

A great museum with lots of different exhibits. Some you do pay extra for. The gardens are particularly interesting. A zoo for plants with some interesting examples. The restaurant is good.

Very good museum. Lots of things about nature and our planet to learn. Majority of descriptions of exibits are in French, which was not a problem for me but it might be the case for the ones who don't speak this language. Anyway, it was 100% worth visiting

-€12 for an adult ticket -Fantastic -Friendly staff -Nice gift shop -Garden is also lovely -Toilets are gender neutral and need a good clean as they looked grubby and smelt

Nice area to walk through. Had difficulty finding the elevator to go to the downstairs exhibit. Also I accidentally opened the fire door trying to find the botanical gardens, but the staff was pretty nice about the error. Otherwise the botanical gardens is beautiful with a lot of variety of plants and there’s all sorts of animals to see on the inside. my daughter really enjoyed the overall experience.