Natural History Museum : info and guided tour

Overview of the Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum of Geneva is a major science museum dedicated to wildlife, minerals, fossils and biodiversity. Located at Route de Malagnou 1, it is one of the city’s key cultural institutions and appeals both to curious visitors and to natural science enthusiasts.

The museum reflects a long Genevan tradition of research and the preservation of natural history collections. Its modern, spacious and functional building was designed to host permanent and temporary exhibitions, as well as storage areas and workspaces related to the study of the collections.

It is especially well known for its dioramas, taxidermy specimens and displays that showcase the diversity of the living world. Visitors can discover iconic animals, skeletons, minerals and fossils in a museography that makes science accessible and visual.

Beyond its collections, the Natural History Museum of Geneva also plays an important role in science outreach. It is aimed at a wide audience and offers, in one place, insight into the history of the Earth, the evolution of species and the challenges of protecting living things.

Discover Geneva with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the collections of the Natural History Museum by providing context on the origin of the exhibits, their scientific value and their place in Geneva’s cultural history. The visit then becomes clearer and more meaningful, with explanations tailored to the group’s pace.