Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

The Grande Galerie de l'Évolution (GGE) is one of the galleries of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle (MNHN). The Muséum's galleries are buildings that are museums in themselves (they are labelled "Musée de France") and each specialises in a specific field of natural history.

The Grande Galerie de l'Évolution is located in the south-western part of the Jardin des plantes in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, France. Created from the former Galerie de Zoologie, the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution is an exhibition space renovated in 1994, focusing on the evolution of species and the diversity of the living world, and based on a contemporary scenography of the MNHN's natural history collections. In a dedicated space with a twilight atmosphere, extinct or highly endangered species are presented. Another space, more colourful and playful, is specially designed for young children: this is the "galerie des enfants". Finally, the basement is dedicated to temporary exhibitions.