Bayonne Natural History Museum Everything you need to know about the biodiversity of the Basque Country

Located in the natural area of the Plaine d'Ansot, the Bayonne Natural History Museum offers a permanent exhibition on the Nive barthes and the biodiversity of the oceanic Pyrenees throughout the year. You can discover the regional fauna and flora, including the Pyrenean Desman, the Brown Bear, the Great Soldanella, the Bayonne Ragwort, etc.

Temporary exhibitions are presented throughout the year, on various themes, related to natural sciences and the environment, as well as the relationship between man and nature. The Museum also offers many events : scientific workshops, guided tours, conferences, etc. A documentation center provides you with a large part of its documentary collection for consultation and loan.

OPENING DAYS AND HOURS:

PLAIN OF ANSOT

• Summer (last Sunday in March to last Saturday in October): Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Aïtachoury gate) – 6 p.m. (South gate) and Saturday to Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Aïtachoury gate) – 6 p.m. (South gate).
• Winter (last Sunday in October to last Saturday in March): Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Aïtachoury gate) - 4:30 p.m. (South gate) and Saturday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Aïtachoury gate) - 4:30 p.m. (South gate).

BARTHES HOUSE

• Summer (last Sunday in March to last Saturday in October): Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Winter (last Sunday in October to last Saturday in March): Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

• Summer (last Sunday in March to last Saturday in October): Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Winter (last Sunday in October to last Saturday in March): Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

DOCUMENTATION CENTER
Inquire in advance about opening hours on 05 59 42 22 61 or at ansot.museum@bayonne.fr

Open on public holidays May 8, July 14 and August 15.

Weekly closing on Monday

Annual closures: Bayonne festival week and end-of-year celebrations.

PRICES: Access to the exhibitions and participation in the activities is free.