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“Orang-Hutan, man of the forest” at the Bordeaux Museum

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1 April - 30 November

Discover the Bordeaux Museum's new exhibition “Orang-Hutan, man of the forest” until November 30, 2025.

An exceptional natural exhibition

From June 5 to November 30, 2025, the Muséum de Bordeaux - Sciences et Nature will present Orang-Hutan, l'homme de la forêt, a visual installation in the Carré Art et Sciences. This original presentation invites the public to cross paths with Besar, a 17-year-old orang-utan naturalized in 2024, a silent witness to a world on the brink of extinction.

Meet Besar's eyes

The uncluttered set design, with no explanatory text, invites personal reflection. At the center of the room, Besar's gaze will challenge visitors, confronting them with the programmed disappearance of his species. Around him, eight large photographs illustrate the ravages caused by human activity on the habitat of these great primates.
With Orang-Hutan, the man of the forest, the Muséum de Bordeaux continues its mission to raise awareness of environmental issues. In addition to showcasing an exceptional specimen, this presentation will question our responsibility in the disappearance of species and the place we really give to living beings in all their diversity.

Practical info

  • Exhibition dates: June 5 to November 30, 2025
  • Location: Muséum-sciences et nature de Bordeaux - 5 Place Bardineau - 33000 Bordeaux

Practical information

  • Fares : €2 - €8.

Museum d'Histoire Naturelle
Place Bardineau 33000 Bordeaux
33000 Bordeaux

All dates

April 2025
Tuesday 29 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 30 10:30 - 18:00
May 2025
Thursday 1 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 2 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 3 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 4 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 6 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 7 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 8 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 9 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 10 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 11 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 13 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 14 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 15 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 16 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 17 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 18 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 20 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 21 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 22 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 23 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 24 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 25 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 27 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 28 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 29 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 30 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 31 10:30 - 18:00
June 2025
Sunday 1 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 3 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 4 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 5 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 6 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 7 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 8 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 10 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 11 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 12 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 13 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 14 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 15 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 17 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 18 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 19 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 20 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 21 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 22 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 24 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 25 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 26 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 27 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 28 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 29 10:30 - 18:00
July 2025
Tuesday 1 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 2 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 3 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 4 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 5 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 6 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 8 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 9 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 10 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 11 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 12 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 13 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 15 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 16 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 17 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 18 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 19 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 20 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 22 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 23 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 24 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 25 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 26 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 27 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 29 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 30 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 31 10:30 - 18:00
August 2025
Friday 1 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 2 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 3 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 5 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 6 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 7 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 8 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 9 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 10 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 12 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 13 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 14 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 15 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 16 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 17 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 19 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 20 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 21 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 22 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 23 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 24 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 26 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 27 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 28 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 29 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 30 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 31 10:30 - 18:00
September 2025
Tuesday 2 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 3 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 4 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 5 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 6 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 7 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 9 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 10 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 11 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 12 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 13 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 14 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 16 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 17 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 18 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 19 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 20 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 21 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 23 10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 24 10:30 - 18:00
Thursday 25 10:30 - 18:00
Friday 26 10:30 - 18:00
Saturday 27 10:30 - 18:00
Sunday 28 10:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 30 10:30 - 18:00
October 2025
Wednesday 1 10:30 - 17:30
Thursday 2 10:30 - 17:30
Friday 3 10:30 - 17:30
Saturday 4 10:30 - 17:30
Sunday 5 10:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 7 10:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 8 10:30 - 17:30
Thursday 9 10:30 - 17:30
Friday 10 10:30 - 17:30
Saturday 11 10:30 - 17:30
Sunday 12 10:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 14 10:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 15 10:30 - 17:30
Thursday 16 10:30 - 17:30
Friday 17 10:30 - 17:30
Saturday 18 10:30 - 17:30
Sunday 19 10:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 21 10:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 22 10:30 - 17:30
Thursday 23 10:30 - 17:30
Friday 24 10:30 - 17:30
Saturday 25 10:30 - 17:30
Sunday 26 10:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 28 10:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 29 10:30 - 17:30
Thursday 30 10:30 - 17:30
Friday 31 10:30 - 17:30
November 2025
Saturday 1 10:30 - 17:30
Sunday 2 10:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 4 10:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 5 10:30 - 17:30
Thursday 6 10:30 - 17:30
Friday 7 10:30 - 17:30
Saturday 8 10:30 - 17:30
Sunday 9 10:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 11 10:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 12 10:30 - 17:30
Thursday 13 10:30 - 17:30
Friday 14 10:30 - 17:30
Saturday 15 10:30 - 17:30
Sunday 16 10:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 18 10:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 19 10:30 - 17:30
Thursday 20 10:30 - 17:30
Friday 21 10:30 - 17:30
Saturday 22 10:30 - 17:30
Sunday 23 10:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 25 10:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 26 10:30 - 17:30
Thursday 27 10:30 - 17:30
Friday 28 10:30 - 17:30
Saturday 29 10:30 - 17:30
Sunday 30 10:30 - 17:30