Muséum d'histoire naturelle Henri-Lecoq

Musée Le Coq in Clermont-Ferrand is a charming natural history museum with a diverse collection that includes fossils, minerals, and local flora and fauna exhibits. One unique feature is its section dedicated to arithmetic, where visitors can watch a video on how to calculate using an arithmetic machine, as well as learn about the work of Lavoisier. This blend of natural history and mathematical learning makes the museum both educational and engaging. Although most information is in French, the exhibits are accessible to all. It's a great spot for a short, enriching visit

Excellent for all ages, kids as well as experts . Early Machines for calculations, animals, fauna , history , you have it all. A great place . Well located in town centre, not far from the park with the same name. Note, no cafe is on site!

Small, but nice museum with a very diversified exhibitions. Unfortunately for me everything was in French.

A small museum of natural history and nature of the region. About an hour for visit, lots of reading, only in French. Free for students. Separate sections devoted to history and minerals. Can be interesting, depending on your interest in nature and knowledge of French.

Very impressive with collections, painting from 14th century. I visited this museum in August 2015

Great collection with both good detail for adults and teens and simple explanations for children (though there's no really in depth stuff on display, ask staff for more). Covers geology, biology, zoology, archaeology as permanent displays. When we visited we arrived when the temporary wildlife habitats exhibition was on. Filled a whole afternoon for just over a tenner for six people!

Very interesting museum about the history of science. A part of the museum is dedicated to Blaise Pascal, who was born in Clermont-Ferrand. It stores some of his calculator machines, which were the early predecessors of the modern computer. On the second floor, there is a small geological collection, and some taxidermy. Additionally, there is a collection on the different senses, and there is a temporary exhibition. It is not a super big museum, but definitely nice and interesting to pay a visit. Free entry for students. The only downside was that almost all information is only provided in French, which sometimes makes it hard to read everything when you're not a native speaker.

Nice overview of local traditions, customs and dress. Well worth your time if you are close by. We enjoyed the use of photos to show how tools were used and costumes were worn. Be sure to sign the glass wall.