Musée insolite guide - activities

The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes

You've heard of the Muséum and the Galerie de l'évolution, but what about the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, nestling at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes on the Gare d'Austerlitz side? From living creatures to extinct dinosaurs, discover the world of bones in this sublime museum, well worth a visit.

The Musée des Transports Urbains, a deep dive into the history of our means of locomotion in Chelles.

What were the first metro trains like? What did public transport look like 150 years ago? Immerse yourself in the history of urban transport at the dedicated museum in Chelles (77).

La Maison de Fer de Poissy, the unusual museum nestled in the Parc Meissonnier

La Maison de Fer à Poissy, a monument dating from 1896, is an atypical museum on the town of Poissy, to be discovered in the heart of the Parc Meissonnier. Discover its unique industrial architecture and history, and immerse yourself in the story of Poissy's development.

The Maison Zola, the Dreyfus Museum in Médan, Yvelines

In the heart of the Yvelines region, the Musée Dreyfus, in the grounds of the Maison d'Émile Zola, stands as a place steeped in literary and judicial history. Located in Médan, just an hour's drive from Paris, this historic house and museum is a must-see for anyone interested in the life and work of Émile Zola, as well as the Dreyfus Affair, two major elements of late 19th-century French culture.

The Musée du fromage opens in Paris

The Musée Vivant du fromage opens its doors in Paris, in the 4ᵉ arrondissement, this June 3, 2024. A unique immersive and interactive experience is the promise of this new venue, which will showcase our French culinary and terroir heritage.

The Great War Museum, an immersion in the heart of the First World War, in Meaux (77)

At the Musée de la Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux in Meaux, you can immerse yourself in the daily lives of civilians and soldiers during the Great War of 14-18. A historical museum to discover with friends or family, to plunge into the heart of French History.

Art42: the free street-art museum that puts urban art in the spotlight in Paris

If you're a street-art fan, come and visit Art42, the street-art museum in Paris. This unusual place is open free of charge once a month, with guided tours.

The Musée de la Carte à jouer, a unique collection dedicated to our card games, in Issy (92).

Just south of Paris, in Issy-des-Moulineaux (92), you'll find a museum that's unique in France: the Musée de la Carte à jouer, a cultural venue devoted entirely to card games, from the first models to appear in the 15th century, right up to the present day.

Le M., Musée du Vin in Paris: tastings, restaurant, exhibitions, concerts & parties!

Did you know that Paris has its own wine museum? Located in the capital's 16th arrondissement, this historic institution invites you to stroll through its 15th-century vaulted cellars and discover all the secrets of wine culture. Renovated and renamed M. Musée du Vin, the venue promises a rich program of restaurants, tasting courses, taste experiences, temporary exhibitions, concerts and Parisian soirées.

Le Rambolitrain, model train museum in Rambouillet (78)

In Rambouillet, in the Yvelines department, Rambolitrain boasts a unique collection of toy trains, whether miniature or life-size. History, scale models and guided tours: welcome to the temple of the toy train!

The Musée de la Poste, to delve into the history of French post office boxes in Paris

The Musée de la Poste, located in the Montparnasse district of Paris, is one of those museums where you could spend hours discovering how mail was delivered 100 years ago, what stamps looked like, or even the job of a letter carrier. An original visit to learn all about our French post office, unique in Paris!

The Fragonard Perfume Museum: a little-known treasure just a stone's throw from the Palais Garnier

The Musée du Parfum Fragonard is an iconic museum that delights the senses with its presentation of the art of perfumery. Young and old alike can enjoy this unusual museum, which takes us on a journey through the history of perfume. Don't miss the free tours among the incredible smells.

The living railway museum, a meeting place for train enthusiasts in Longueville (77)

Just a few kilometers from Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne département, you'll find the Living Railway Museum in the small town of Longueville. It's a must-see for young and old alike, for lovers of trains and locomotives.

The Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy: an unusual and enchanting museum in Paris

Enjoy a magical immersive experience in Paris at the Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy, a museum that plunges you into a funfair atmosphere. A place that appeals to young and old alike!

The Dior Gallery: a sublime exhibition at the couture house's historic address

The Galerie Dior is the must-see spot for fashion lovers in Paris! Located in the historic mansion at 30 Montaigne, it invites visitors to plunge into the heart of the fabulous universe of the House of Christian Dior. Between heritage(s) and reinvention, discover the new exhibition route of this cultural showcase, through a succession of immersive scenographies brought together in this veritable little museum.

Mundolingua, the unusual museum of languages and linguistics in Paris

Lovers of languages and linguistics will want to check out Mundolingua, the unusual museum of languages, language and linguistics. An opportunity to learn all about the world's languages.

The Musée Grévin, the wax statue museum where you can meet stars in Paris

The Musée Grévin has a lot to offer the whole family. The famous museum on Boulevard Montmartre awaits you with its ever-growing roster of stars. The constantly redesigned scenography offers an enriched, modern and more interactive visit than ever before.

Discover the free Legion of Honor Museum: a journey through the history of honors

Immerse yourself in the history of honors at the Musée de la Légion d'honneur et des ordres de chevalerie, housed in the magnificent Hôtel de Salm in Paris.

Choco-Story, the gourmet chocolate museum in Paris

Few can resist it: we love chocolate! Discover its history and secrets with Choco-Story, the ultra-gourmand and fun chocolate museum in Paris.

Unusual Paris: the incredible Musée des Moulages at Hôpital Saint-Louis

Want to immerse yourself in unusual Paris? We'd like to introduce you to the incredible and fascinating Musée des Moulages, located in the heart of the Hôpital Saint-Louis. Inside this unique place? A collection of over 4,900 medical waxes tracing the history of dermatological diseases, listed as a Monument Historique in 1992.