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About Natural History Museum Henri-Lecoq
The Natural History Museum Henri-Lecoq is a museum located in Clermont-Ferrand, France. The museum was established in 1873 and has since then displayed over two million specimens. The museum features collections related to natural history, including geology, botany, zoology, and mineralogy, with an emphasis on the regional wildlife and geology of Auvergne. The museum is named after Henri Lecoq, a French naturalist who dedicated much of his career to studying the region's geology and fauna. In addition to its permanent collections, the museum also offers temporary exhibitions, educational workshops, and scientific research opportunities. The museum aims to promote an understanding and appreciation of the natural world, while also preserving and sharing the scientific knowledge collected over the years.
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