Musée des Sciences Biologiques Docteur Mérieux

Museum Type: Science & Technology History

Time needed: 1-1.5 hours

Good for: Science enthusiasts, Students

Location: 309 avenue Jean Collomb, 69280 Marcy-l’Étoile

Opening Hours: Check website

What is it: Doctor Mérieux’s Museum of Biological Sciences introduces visitors to the world of infectious diseases, vaccines, and public health innovations.

Musée des Sciences Biologiques Docteur Mérieux

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Good to know before you go

  • Scientific content throughout
  • Text-based explanations
  • Not aimed at young children, good for students

Insider Tips

  • Choose one theme, like vaccines or microbes, and follow it through the rooms
  • Read at least one diagram carefully, they are often very clear
  • Look for links between historic tools and modern medicine

Perfect for

  • Science fans
  • Students
  • Visitors who enjoy medical history

How to get there

Bus: take Bus 72 to Marcy l Etoile Centre and walk about 5 minutes to the museum.

Car: drive to Marcy l Etoile and follow signs for Docteur Merieux. Parking is next to the site.

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