Bayonne Natural History Museum

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Opening hours

Closed

Monday Closed
Tuesday 08:00 am - 07:00 pm
Wednesday 08:00 am - 07:00 pm
Thursday 08:00 am - 07:00 pm
Friday 08:00 am - 07:00 pm
Saturday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm
Sunday 09:30 am - 07:00 pm

Opens Wednesday at 08:00 amDetailed schedules

Useful information

Location : In the countryside

Province : Labourd

Services

Garden
Groups
Lake side/River banks
Lift
Parking
Spanish spoken

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- Located within the Plain of Ansot natural area, the Bayonne Natural History Museum offers a permanent exhibition throughout the year on the barthes of the Nive and the biodiversity of the Pyrenees Oceans. You will be able to discover the regional fauna and flora, including the Desman of the Pyrenees, the Brown Bear, the Great Soldanelle, the Ragwort of Bayonne...
  
  Temporary exhibitions are presented during the year, on various themes, related to the 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 makes a large part of its documentary collection available to you 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 portal) – 6 p.m. (South portal) and Saturday to Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Aïtachoury portal) – 6 p.m. (South portal) .
  
  Winter (last Sunday in October to last Saturday in March): Tuesday to Friday, 8 am - 5.30 pm (Aïtachoury portal) - 4.30 pm (South portal) and Saturday to Sunday, 9.30 am - 5.30 pm (Aïtachoury portal) - 4.30 pm (South portal).
  
  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.
  
  NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
  
  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 the opening procedures, on 05 59 42 22 61 or at ansot.museum@bayonne.fr
  
  Open on public holidays on May 8, July 14 and August 15.
  Weekly closing on Monday
  Annual closures: the Bayonne holiday week and for the end of year celebrations.
  
  PRICES: Access to exhibitions and participation in events is free.
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Traveller Reviews Google Bayonne Natural History Museum

4.4 sur 5 252 reviews

5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Pierre Rebours on 03/09/2017

New exhibits every 4 months. The natural museum is small (compared let's say to the one in Toulouse). But the settings are cool (by the river along the river). We keep going back....
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Vinnie The Pooh on 12/05/2022

A pretty big park that I took great pleasure in walking. far from everything, the park is more or less sheltered from noise (the highway is never far) but allows to see beautiful birds. There are many streams inside the park which is bordered by the Nive river.
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Virginie B. on 25/04/2023

Very pleasant protected area at the gates of the city. Beautiful walks and a magnificent forest. Several environments to observe. I also appreciate the workshops offered on many different themes.

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Traveller Reviews tripAdvisor Bayonne Natural History Museum

12 reviews

"Sunday morning walk"

Reviews posted by Jooaan (Little Canfield, United Kingdom) on 25/07/2019

We walked for 30 minutes along the riverbank to La Plaine d'Ansot. We started with a wander round the museum and sculpture display before following the nature trails. Spent some time in the bird...
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"A lovely place to visit!"

Reviews posted by Nic W on 06/11/2016

We didn't get as far as the museum but we walked through the nature area from the river and visited the children's educational garden. There we had a lovely chat with a member of staff who was...
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"Extra!!!"

Reviews posted by Gisèle M (Mont-de-Marsan, France) on 09/08/2021

accueil très sympathique, balade très agréable; lieu insolite, près de la ville. Par contre, c'est absolument mal indiqué.
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