The Musée d'Initiation à la Nature is a chance to get to know the animals and plants of Normandy. The museum includes a natural history collection (mammals from the bocage, birds from the cities, lakes and coast) through dioramas and a garden dedicated to popular wild and domestic plants. The museum has the "Bio-diversity Information Point" label and hosts temporary exhibitions
and themed events from May to September.

Our + in favor of sustainable development : The Museum is labeled "Biodiversity Info Point": it informs, raises awareness and encourages all audiences to get involved in favor of local biodiversity.

Opening

From Friday 02 January 2026
to Thursday 31 December 2026
Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open

April to September: Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm to 6pmOctober to March: Wednesdays, 2pm to 5.30pm + during the autumn and February school holidays (zone B), Monday to Friday, 2pm to 5.30pm. Closed on public holidays.The garden is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm.

From Saturday 02 January 2027
to Friday 19 February 2027
Wednesday Open from 14h to 17h30
From Saturday 20 February 2027
to Sunday 07 March 2027
Monday Open from 14h to 17h30
Tuesday Open from 14h to 17h30
Wednesday Open from 14h to 17h30
Thursday Open from 14h to 17h30
Friday Open from 14h to 17h30
From Monday 08 March 2027
to Wednesday 31 March 2027
Wednesday Open from 14h to 17h30
From Thursday 01 April 2027
to Thursday 30 September 2027
Tuesday Open from 14h to 18h
Wednesday Open from 14h to 18h
Thursday Open from 14h to 18h
Friday Open from 14h to 18h
Saturday Open from 14h to 18h

Prices

  • Free for everyone : Free admission

Means of payment

  • Postal or bank cheques
  • Cash
  • Money transfer

Proposed services

Equipments

  • Paid parking
  • Toilets

Services

  • Shop