Through more than 5000 objects and works – paintings, sculptures, tapestries, ceramics, weapons, trophies… –, the museum (Paris 3e) shows the relationship between humans and animals through the ages, from Antiquity to the present day.

The museum is located in the Hôtel de Guénégaud (17th century by François Mansart) and in the neighbouring mansion, the Hôtel de Mongelas (18th century), in the Marais district.