Bordeaux Museum, Bordeaux

Muséum de Bordeaux (formerly Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Bordeaux) was one of the earliest dedicated natural history museums in France. Founded in 1791, it has been housed in its current location for over 150 years. The Hotel Lisleferme, constructed by French architect R.F. Bonfin, accommodated the museum in 1862.

The museum is well known for its extensive collection of artifacts relating to the natural world. Visitors can see preserved fossils and skeletons discovered all over the world. There are on-site libraries and coffee shops for academics and visitors who want to spend the day here. As well as a number of global exhibits, the building houses an impressive collection of locally sourced fossils and other archaeological finds. The museum plays a role in local ecological conservation, with a number of exhibits on ecosystems and endangered species. The renovation works are also being carried out with a view to making the museum one of the most ecologically friendly attractions in the country.