Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Bayonne

Located within the Plaine d'Ansot natural area, the Museum of Natural History of Bayonne offers throughout the year a permanent exhibition on the barthes of the Nive and the biodiversity of the Ocean Pyrenees. You will be able to discover the fauna and the regional flora, between the desman of the Pyrenees, the euprocte of the Pyrenees, the brown bear, the big soldanelle, the groundsel of Bayonne...

Several temporary exhibitions are presented during the year, on various themes, such as the reproduction of living beings, animal migration, domestication, nocturnal animals... The Museum also offers many events throughout the year: scientific activities, nature outings, guided tours, conferences... The Center The Museum has a large library of documents (books, guides, DVDs, audio CDs...), some of which are at your disposal for consultation and loan.

OPENING DAYS AND HOURS :

PLAINE D'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 from 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 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. (Aïtachoury portal) - 4.30 p.m. (South portal) and Saturday to Sunday, 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. (portal Aïtachoury) - 4.30 p.m. (South portal).

HOUSE OF BARTHES

Summer (April 15 to October 14) : Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Winter (October 15 to April 14) : Tuesday to Friday, 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Summer (April 15 to October 14) : Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Reserved for groups on Thursday mornings.

Winter (October 15 to April 14) : Tuesday to Friday, 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Reserved for groups in the morning from Tuesday to Friday.

DOCUMENTATION CENTER

All year round : Tuesday, Thursday : 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For scientific research and consultation of heritage documents, we offer a reception by appointment, from Tuesday to Friday.

RATES : Access to exhibitions and participation in activities (events / workshops / conferences / visits, etc.) are free, with the exception of certain nightly entertainment.