“Wonders of nature: the creations of Dr. Auzoux (1797–1880)”

Collections of the University of Montpellier
From February 1 to April 9, 2017
Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Espace Bagouet, esplanade Charles de Gaulle – Montpellier

Exhibition of one of the most remarkable collections at the University of Montpellier: Dr. Louis Auzoux's botanical and zoological anatomical objects made of papier-mâché.
Used as teaching aids by teachers and students for the study of science in the 19th and early 20th centuries before the advent of new technologies, these objects are now considered true works of art, most of which are protected as Historic Monuments.
Partnership with the City of Montpellier, the University of Montpellier, and DRAC-Occitanie.
Self-guided tours
Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekly guided tours
Every Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Group tours
Reservations required: email or 04 67 66 88 91
Guided tour by the curators of theFrançoise Olivier and Numa Hambursin
Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 6 p.m.
Guided tour and lecture
Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at 6:30 p.m.
The tour will be followed by a lecture as part of the Agora des savoirs at 8 p.m. at the Centre Rabelais: Louis Auzoux (1797-1880), physician, industrialist, and exporter by Christophe Degueurce, Director of the Fragonard Museum, Deputy Director of the Maison Alfort Veterinary School
Guided tour, followed by a visit to the anatomy conservatory
Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 6:00 p.m.
Free "DUO" catalog available upon request at the entrance.

For further information:

Françoise Olivier
Email