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Waterside Elegance

Grace and Precision of Aquatic Birds

Water has shaped the evolution of some of nature's most graceful creatures. This exhibition follows the water's edge around the globe, documenting the extraordinary adaptations of birds that fish, wade, dive, and swim. From the geometric precision of a kingfisher's dive to the balletic synchronized movements of flamingo flocks, discover how water has sculpted avian perfection across every continent.

From flamingos performing synchronized displays to kingfishers executing perfect dives and herons striking with lightning speed, this exhibition captures the remarkable grace of birds whose lives are intertwined with water.

Exhibition Venue

Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle

Paris, France

Address

57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris

Opening Hours

Wed–Mon 10:00 – 18:00 (closed Tue)

Admission

€13 adult / €10 reduced / Free under 3

Phone

+33 1 40 79 54 79

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Exhibition Details

Opening DateFebruary 10, 2026
Species Featured5
CuratorDr. James Wetherall