Museum d'Histoire Naturelle (Natural History Museum)

== Summary ==

What can we say? NATURAL HISTORY!

• 55,000 fossils
• 640,000 zoology specimens
• 20,000 minerals and rocks
• 1 very large elephant!

With every specimen clearly labeled, it presents an excellent opportunity to practice translating French to English and build your vocabulary.

With current temporary exhibits located at Annex building at "The Orangery"

== Temporary Exhibition ==
Botanical greenhouses [ https://www.grenoble.fr/209-serres-botaniques.htm ]

At the Jardin des Plantes, you'll discover three greenhouses, each with a different climate. They all house plants that, depending on their origins, have uses that often combine medicinal, cultural, religious, and useful aspects in addition to their aesthetic appeal
The public entrance is through the tropical greenhouse where you can discover several themes such as food plants, carnivores, orchids, bromeliads, passion flowers, perfume plants, to name but a few.

== Plan ==

We will meet at the square near the [ French Coffee Shop ] between 13:30->13:45 . At 13:45 we will begin to walk towards the museum (about 10-12 minutes walk).

Temporary exhibit will be normally in the Annex building (Accessible via the Courtyard); normally visit this first.

Stay as briefly or as long as you want; it is an series of expansive and voluminous buildings with many exhibits.

Don't forget to visit the gift shop at the end of tour; the museum might be free, but you should buy a postcard to support them! Send it to your mom (or someone else's mom! )

After existing the Museum, there are beautiful garden grounds to enjoy outdoors within the courtyard.

Schedule NOTE: This Museum doesn't open doors until 14:00 on Sunday/Dimanche, so this event starts ~15 later than normal.

== Additional Information ==

One can read more about about the current exhibits at:

https://www.grenoble.fr/1621-horaires-et-tarifs.htm
https://www.grenoble.fr/1607-museum.htm
https://www.grenoble.fr/1607-museum-de-grenoble.htm
https://www.facebook.com/MuseumdeGrenoble/

== Price / Tarifs ==

Libre et Gratuite (Free as in Freedom, Free as in Beer, respectively) on first Sunday of each month

== 💡 Rules of The Day 💡 ==

• 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ The group is about cultural exchange, language learning, education, active lifestyle --- and sure, also socializing and making platonic friends BUT NOT about flirting or speed dating! We want everyone to feel comfortable during our events. ⛔
• Be sure to support the museums by buying a small gift, even if just a Post Card to send home to the family and friends.
• Don't be (too) late 😇 We have a large 15 minute queue window. If you arrive after we depart, call my mobile and we'll find a way for you to connect with us down the road.
• If you finally can't join us, please unsubscribe from the event or at least write a message here to announce your cancellation. 💜 That way, we won't wait for you 💜
• 💟 You are responsible of your own health and security
• If you have any medical conditions that we should be aware of in an emergency, please feel free to contact me privately!
• 😷 COVID-19 rules at the moment: https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

If you have any questions, please ask! Feel free to send me a Private Message or on WhatsApp (+1-412-378-3823)