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Museum of Menat Paleontology dans le Puy-de-Dôme

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Musée d'histoire naturelle et de Paléontologie

Museum of Menat Paleontology

    Le Bourg
    63560 Menat

Timeline

Époque contemporaine
2000
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

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Origin and history

The Museum of Paleontology of Menat is a monument located in the municipality of Menat, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This museum is dedicated to the exhibition and study of fossils, although the exact period of its creation or development is not specified in the available sources. Its existence is part of a scientific and educational framework, aimed at preserving and valuing the local paleontological heritage.

Paleontology museums play a key role in disseminating knowledge about the natural and geological history of a region. In areas such as the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, where the basement often contains fossil remains, these institutions raise public awareness of the richness of the geological past. They also integrate into a cultural and scientific tourism dynamic, attracting researchers and visitors interested in Earth sciences.

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Conditions of visit

  • Conditions de visite : Ouvert toute l'année
  • Période d'ouverture : Ouvert tous les jours sauf le mardi de juin à fin septembre
  • Horaires d'ouverture : de 10h30 à 12h00 et de 14h à 18h30
  • Contact organisation : 04 73 85 51 15