Muséum d'histoire naturelle Victor-Brun

About the museum

The museum was founded in 1852 on a proposal from the Société des Sciences, d’Agriculture et de Belles-Lettres du Tarn-et-Garonne, which wanted to open its members’ private collections to the public. The naturalist Victor Brun became its curator in 1857 and brought together much of the original collections, which is why the museum bears his name.

The institution is housed in the former Cour des aides palace in Montauban. The collections include birds from around the world, mammals, primates, shells, insects and fossils from the Quercy phosphorites.

The museum also holds a fragment of the Orgueil meteorite, which fell near Montauban in 1864. Since April 2021, a stuffed brown bear named Nénette has been the museum’s mascot. A permanent display is devoted to the birds of Tarn-et-Garonne.

Highlights

• Birds from around the world and birds of Tarn-et-Garonne
• Fossils from the Quercy phosphorites
• Fragment of the Orgueil meteorite (1864)
• Collections of primates, shells and insects
• Nénette, the brown bear and museum mascot

Founded

1852

Operated by

Ville de Montauban

Visitors per year

approx. 10,208

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Lift and toilets available; pushchairs are accepted.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Stroller-friendly

The museum also welcomes young visitors, with slide shows on local wildlife. Its mascot is the bear Nénette.

Getting there & parking

The station is about 1 km from the museum.

Amenities & dining

Toilets, tourist information material and parking nearby.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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