Paris is famous for museums and magical places. This is my favorite that is both. The history of the building alone is worthy of a film. The renovations (from 1991-94) not only conserved the classic architecture of the building's interiors, they bring attendees into an immersive experience that anticipated what modern audience want.
https://frenchmoments.eu/grand-gallery-of-evolution-paris/
A visit here is more than just observing ... you can participate, document and share the sights and sounds. The overhead lights and sound effects change in the main exhibit hall, making you part of the diorama saving species in the face of epic-scale threats.
Mural in the lobby of famous scientists/naturalists.
One room is all about Narwhals!
This Elephant, "Siam," was a circus star, a film star, and a long-lived resident of the Paris zoo at Vincennes.
From his perch on the stairway, he overlooks the grand procession of animals across the main floor...
An often overlooked treasure in this museum is its hall of Extinct and Endangered Animals...
The dim lighting to protect the fragile specimens adds to the atmosphere of this exhibit space...
An important antique clock...
Back to views of the main floor...
This Rhino lived at Versailles with the last King of France!
His hide is on display here. His skeleton is on display at the Hall of Comparative Anatomy. He was a very valuable royal asset... and as an important scientific specimen has survived the French Revolution and two World Wars!
There is a handy cafe at the museum..
The ceiling lights change color over time.. along with sound effects that evoke a storm and the rainbow afterwards...
A display on all the art involved with presenting the specimens...
The lower level is all ocean life!!
(More photos will be added here)
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