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

Located within the Ansot Plain natural area, the Bayonne Natural History Museum offers a year-round permanent exhibition on the Nive marshes and the biodiversity of the Pyrenees. You can discover regional flora and fauna, including the Pyrenean desman, the brown bear, the great soldanella, and the Bayonne ragwort.

Temporary exhibitions are presented throughout the year on diverse themes related to natural sciences and the environment, as well as the relationship between humans and nature. The Museum also offers numerous events : science workshops, guided tours, lectures, and more. A documentation center provides access to a large part of its collection for consultation and loan.

OPENING DAYS AND HOURS:

ANSOT PLAIN

• Summer (last Sunday in March to last Saturday in October): Tuesday to Friday, 8am – 7pm (Aïtachoury gate) – 6pm (South gate) and Saturday to Sunday, 9:30am – 7pm (Aïtachoury gate) – 6pm (South gate).
• Winter (last Sunday in October to last Saturday in March): Tuesday to Friday, 8am – 5:30pm (Aïtachoury gate) - 4:30pm (South gate) and Saturday to Sunday, 9:30am - 5:30pm (Aïtachoury gate) - 4:30pm (South gate).
• Closed to the public every Monday.
  

HOUSE OF THE BARTHES

The Maison des Barthes is closed and will reopen for the next temporary exhibition

• Summer (last Sunday in March to last Saturday in October): Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm / 1:30 pm – 6 pm.
• Winter (last Sunday in October to last Saturday in March):
  

• school holidays: From Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30am – 12:30pm / 1:30pm – 5pm.
• Outside of school holidays: 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.

• Closed to the public every Monday.
  

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

• Summer (last Sunday in March to last Saturday in October): Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm / 1:30 pm – 6 pm.
• Winter (last Sunday in October to last Saturday in March):
  
• School holidays: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30am – 12:30pm / 1:30pm – 5pm.
• Outside of school holidays: 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.

• Closed to the public every Monday.

DOCUMENTATION CENTER
It is located on the ground floor of the Natural History Museum.

Borrowing is possible, up to 5 documents for a period of 4 weeks.

For scientific research and consultation of heritage documents, we offer a reception by appointment, from Tuesday to Friday.

• Summer (last Sunday in March to last Saturday in October): Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm / 1:30 pm – 6 pm.
• Winter (last Sunday in October to last Saturday in March):
  
• School holidays: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30am – 12:30pm / 1:30pm – 5pm.
• Outside of school holidays: 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.

• Closed to the public on Mondays and Sundays.
  

Open on the public holidays of May 8th and August 15th.

Closed on Mondays

Annual closures: during the week of the Bayonne festivals and for the end-of-year holidays.

PRICES

Access to the exhibitions and participation in the activities is free. Registration is required to participate in the activities. To register, please contact the reception desk at +33 5 59 42 22 61 or by email at ansot.museum@bayonne.fr