Victor Brun Natural History Museum

A little history

The museum boasts a large collection ofbirds, mammals and fossils from the phosphorites of Quercy (Lot), as well as a fragment of the famous Orgueil meteorite, which fell near Montauban in 1864.

The tour of the wonders of nature ends with the rich and beautiful collections of primates, shells andinsects.

And if you’re curious, pay close attention to the slideshows that introduce you to the fauna of Tarn-et-Garonne and the environment in which it lives. Your next outing will be a mystery to you!

Did you know?

Today housed in the former Palais de la Cour des Aides, the Victor Brun Museum project was launched in 1852 by members of the Société des Sciences (Agriculture et Belles Lettres du Tarn-et-Garonne), who wanted to make their private collections available to the people of Montalban.

Appointed curator in 1857, Victor Brun was not only a naturalist, but also a member of the Société and the owner of most of the Museum’s collections.

What's new?

at the Natural History Museum

New arrival at the museumSano Kali, the Red Panda

Since February 2024, the Victor Brun Natural History Museum has had a new resident, and not the least because it’s one of the public’s most popular mammals: the Red Panda! This animal has nothing to do with the Giant Panda, even though they share the same name. The latter is a member of the Ursidae family, just like Nenette, the Museum’s latest arrival in 2021. The Red Panda is the only representative of the Ailuridae, and if we had to name a cousin, it would be the Raccoon. Sano Kali was donated by the Réserve Zoologique de Calviac, located in the Dordogne, 1h30 from Montauban. This reserve honors animals that are particularly threatened with extinction, and is involved in several conservation programs, including one dedicated to our beloved Red Panda.

but also ...Nénette the bear

Since April 2021, this magnificent brown bear has found a natural home in the museum’s osteological collections.

new showcase

around the birds of Tarn-et-Garonne

March 5, 2024 to January 12, 2025

The Victor Brun Natural History Museum invites you to discover a brand new temporary showcase on the birds of Tarn-et-Garonne. In this showcase, you’ll be able to observe emblematic birds from the department’s iconic habitats, including the Agre-Montech forest, the Saint Nicolas de la Grave lake and the Jardin des Plantes in Montauban.

You’ll also discover what threatens birds, and what you can do to encourage their presence. The showcase is accompanied by an interactive tablet, through which you can listen to the songs of all the species on display, and a reading area in which you’ll discover several bird-related books for young and old each month. Several birds have been loaned for the occasion by the Toulouse Natural History Museum.

Practical information

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Contact

2 place Antoine Bourdelle Tel: 05 63 22 13 85 museumvictorbrun@ville-montauban.fr

Opening hours

October to April:Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm/13:30pm-17:30pm Sunday 1:30pm-17:30pm May to September:Tuesday to Friday 10:00am-12:30pm/13:30pm-18:00pm Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm/13:30pm-19:00pm Sunday 1:30pm-19:00pm

Rates

4€ normal rate 2€ reduced rate Free (subject to conditions)

Young Audiences

Workshops and guided tours Nature walks School and extracurricular activities

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Good to know

Every first Sunday of the month, admission is free! Admission to the Museum is free for holders of an individual ticket for the Musée Ingres Bourdelle. Vacation workshops are free and must be booked in advance.

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