Biodivercité, the animals of the city
Happening now
"Biodivercité. Les animaux de la ville" is the first temporary exhibition at Strasbourg's Musée zoologique since its renovation, on until 23 May 2027. Illustrated with drawings by Valentine Plessy, it asks a simple question: is the city an ecosystem like any other? A visit to take a fresh look at city dwellers' feathered, furry and scaly neighbours.
Is the city an ecosystem like any other?
Designed as an illustrated walk, the exhibition explores how human and non-human city dwellers live side by side. It invites visitors to spot the animals that share our urban daily lives and to understand how they adapt to the city. Drawings by naturalist illustrator Valentine Plessy provide the common thread. The curators are Simon Malivoire de Camas and Samuel Cordier, and the exhibition design was entrusted to students from the HEAR art school as a training project.
A museum that has reopened its doors
Biodivercité launches the temporary programme of the renovated Musée zoologique, and opened on 19 September 2025. It is therefore also a chance to discover the museum itself and its natural history collections alongside the exhibition. The ticket covers everything, at €9 (€5 reduced). Guided tours of the exhibition run on certain days, for example 15 November 2026: the schedule is on the Strasbourg museums website.
Boulevard de la Victoire, on the university side
The Musée zoologique stands at 29 boulevard de la Victoire, on the edge of the university's historic campus. It opens Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on Mondays. The very concrete theme speaks to children and adults alike: after the visit, a walk through town becomes a chance to look for the birds, insects or small mammals seen in the exhibition. Plan your outing before 23 May 2027, the closing date announced by the museum.
Practical information
Address: 29 boulevard de la Victoire, 67000 Strasbourg
Frequently asked questions
Where can I see the Biodivercité exhibition?
At the Musée zoologique, 29 boulevard de la Victoire, Strasbourg.
How long does it run?
Until 23 May 2027, according to the Strasbourg museums website.
How much is admission?
€9, or €5 reduced; the museum is closed on Mondays.
