Natural History Museum of Gruffy
Region : Rhône-Alpes
Description:
The aim of the museum is clearly said:'Earth does not belong to humanity but humanity belongs to Earth'
Therefore, the visit goes from Discovering the nature to environmental education.
Planning:
Visiting the museum takes one to two hours.Outings are also organized once a month: to see the fauna and flora in absolute freedom is something that is being rarer.
Museum is open:
- From March the 15th to November the 15th from 14h to 18h every day (except on Monday and on Saturday)
- In July and August every day from 14h to 18h30
- All the year to host groups (children or adults, and under reservation). Disclaimer : The management team of the destination has the possibility to change the opening days and hours without prior communication.
Comments:
The museum shows many animals and explains how they live in the nature or with the man.Animals include:
- Domestic animals that live on farms in our region
- Wild animals such as woodchuck and deer
- Butterflies,
- The world of beekeeping,
- Minerals.
The museum organizes holidays (Feast of the autumn, for example) that presents the life and products of yesteryear peasants.
Address:
Hameau les Choseaux, 74540 GruffyFrom Lyon: take the highway A43 towards Annecy exit 'Rumilly/Alby sur Cheran'
From Annecy, take the A41 towards 'Aix les Bains/Chambery', exit 'Rumilly/Alby sur Cheran'
N 45°46'60'', E 06°02'60''
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