Natural history museum of Ardèche : fossils and dinosaurs

In a bright, modern decor, more than 600 original fossils tell the story of the rocks and landscapes of Ardèche. Embark on an unusual journey through 500 million years of history. This adventure is suitable for young children too, thanks to the explanations provided and to the labOdino!

Description

Spoken languages

  • German
  • English
  • French

Themes

  • History
  • Sciences and technology
  • Prehistoric
  • Archeological
  • Geology

Labels and ranking

  • Famille Plus
  • Circuits de France_POI
  • Indoor
  • "Accueil Vélo" : Cyclists Welcome label
  • Recommended by high heat
  • Health protocol

Booking / Reservation

Activities

  • Handicrafts workshops
  • Temporary exhibition
  • Entertainment evenings
  • Activity
  • Children's entertainment

Opening

From 22/02 to 09/03/2025, daily between 10 am and 5 pm.

From 01/04 to 04/07/2025, daily between 10 am and 5 pm.

From 05/07 to 31/08/2025, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 01/09 to 02/11/2025, daily between 10 am and 5 pm.

Visit

Individual tour

  • Unguided individual tours available permanently
  • Unguided individual tours on request
  • Guided individual tours available permanently
  • Guided individual tours on request
  • Average Duration of the individual tour: 50 minutes

Group tour

  • Unguided group tours available permanently
  • Unguided group tours on request
  • Guided group tours available permanently
  • Guided group tours on request
  • Average duration of groups visit: 50 minutes
  • Min. group size: 12
  • Max. group size: 60

Rate

Free entry for children < 6 years.
Group rate available for > 12 people.

Payment options:

  • Check
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash
  • Pass’Région
  • Travellers Cheque

Situation

Show itinerary

Amenities and Services

  • Booking obligatory
  • Coach access
  • Educational visits
  • Guided tours
  • Leisure Center
  • Shop
  • Themed tour
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tourist information
  • Wi-fi
  • Film room
  • Parking nearby
  • Public WC
  • Bar
  • Camper van reception area
  • Exhibition space
  • Air conditioning
  • Entertainments room
  • Toilets

Home complement

Family adventure ! Excavations, fossils'findings, Guided tours Coffe and Ice-cream shop : 100% from Ardèche and Drôme Discover the NHM on Tripadvisor !

Accessibility

  • Hearing disability
  • Mental disability
  • Visual disability
  • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
  • Even flooring with no obstacles
  • Doors >=77 cm wide
  • Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
  • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
  • Site, building totally accessible
  • Relief map, tactile model or audio device description available at the reception
  • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities