Research

Our mission is to improve mankind’s understanding of the history of life on earth, humanity and society. A scientific adventure that’s been lived out in the wild and in the lab since time immemorial! Find out all about our research activity and expertise.

Scientific research

Adaptations du vivant (Living Organism Adaptation), Origines et Évolution (Origins and Evolution), Homme et environnement, (Humans and the Environment): our 3 scientific departments are analysing the world in all its forms...

Have you already seen our luxurious glasshouses and exotic zoos, and the marvels of our galleries? Discover our passion for...

Do you know how our researchers work? What are their methods and tools? How do they help each other? Push the door of research...

Thanks to our scientific explorations, we study and constantly reassess the world's natural and cultural heritage. The Museum has...

Every year, we publish hundreds of scientific articles and dozens of scientific books in connection with all of the Muséum’s...

Expertise

To assess the impact of a project on the environment or biodiversity status, and provide insights for the decisions made by public or private stakeholders... the Muséum is sharing its expertise!

The strength of our expertise is matched by the strength of our network. Both internally and externally, it combines a wide range...

Alerting, explaining, proposing... public and private actors rely on us to protect nature and prepare the future. Here is an...

The Museum shares its knowledge of biodiversity with as many people as possible. To do this, we can count on the experience of our...

Our expertise helps public and private players in their decision-making. How do they measure the impact of a project on nature...

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