Musée - activities

Nuit des Musées: date, origin, history... All you need to know about this art event in Paris

Every year in May, the museums of Paris and the Île-de-France region offer us an exceptional nocturne. But where does this event come from? We tell you.

Tourism: record attendance for Paris museums in 2023

Parisian museums are delighted, with record attendance compared to pre-crisis years, following an already exceptional 2022. Musée d'Orsay, Louvre and Château de Versailles still top the visitor charts!

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 Freemasonry Museum: an organization steeped in history and mystery

Discover the influence of Freemasonry on French society and history over the centuries, at the heart of the Grand Orient de France. Learn all about the mysteries of this organization!

The Musée de Cluny, Paris' museum of the Middle Ages, its program and age-old treasures

Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Musée de Cluny is housed in the 13th-century Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, and is home to works of art even older than that! Come and visit this museum dedicated to the Middle Ages in Paris.

2023 retrospective: the art venues and monuments that opened in Paris this year

This year of 2023 in Paris has been rich in discoveries, thanks in particular to the various art venues and monuments that have opened their doors this year. Here's a look back at some of these artistic novelties.

Paris: a museum dedicated to Notre-Dame Cathedral in the heart of the Hôtel-Dieu?

During a visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Emmanuel Macron spoke of a museum dedicated to the monument, a project that is due to be built in the Hôtel-Dieu buildings next door.

The Musée Bourdelle, a free museum-workshop dedicated to the sculptor in Paris

The Musée Bourdelle, dedicated to the famous sculptor, awaits you in the 15th arrondissement, with an itinerary designed for adults and children alike. As an added bonus, there's a café-restaurant perfect for prolonging the visit.

Musée national de la Marine in Paris: an art venue for learning and travelling at the Trocadero

The Musée National de la Marine invites you to discover the treasures and challenges of the sea through its permanent collections. Read the latest museum news and plan your next visit.

The Musée de Montmartre in Paris: discover a historical and artistic treasure trove

The Musée de Montmartre, a jewel nestled in the heart of Paris, awaits you for a tour of the area's famous artists. Explore the fascinating history of this museum in the 18th arrondissement, home to works by artists such as Auguste Renoir and Suzanne Valadon. With over 100,000 visitors a year, this museum offers an unforgettable journey through the art and culture of Montmartre!

The Musée de la vie romantique in Paris, a green and charming place

In Paris, the Musée de la Vie Romantique is a confidential place, a real favorite for many of the capital's inhabitants. Take the opportunity to rediscover this charming museum, nestled in the 9th arrondissement.

The Musée en Herbe, a child-sized cultural venue in the Marais district of Paris

In the Marais district of Paris, the Musée en Herbe offers the youngest visitors a chance to discover art, through fun, interactive exhibitions for young and old alike, aged 3 to 103.

Odyssée: the future world's largest video game museum to open in 2026 in Seine-et-Marne

Get ready to plunge into the world of video games like never before! "Odyssée, the world's largest museum dedicated to the history of video games, is scheduled to open in 2026 in Bussy-Saint-Georges, Seine-et-Marne. Backed by Emmanuel Macron and financed by a record-breaking participatory campaign, this unique project will feature the world's largest console collection and an authentic Japanese village for an unprecedented immersive experience!

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris: the reopening of this emblematic monument is eagerly awaited

With its thirteen million visitors a year, Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral is one of the capital's must-sees. A place of worship as well as a monument, it has witnessed the history of Paris since its construction. Announced for December 8, 2024, its reopening is eagerly awaited.

The Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération (Museum of the Order of the Liberation) retraces the history of the French Resistance at Les Invalides.

Located in the heart of the Invalides building, the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération, founded in 1970, is dedicated to the order created by General de Gaulle, and traces the career of those who fought for a free France in the face of Nazi occupation.

The Origin of the World: why is Courbet's painting disappearing from the Musée d'Orsay this month?

From November 2023, it will no longer be possible to see Gustave Courbet's famous painting at the Musée d'Orsay. "L'Origine du monde", which has been exhibited there since 1995, is temporarily on loan to the Centre Pompidou-Metz, for an exhibition dedicated to Jacques Lacan, the painting's last owner.

99 Cameras Museum: a free museum dedicated to legendary cameras, at Studio Harcourt

In the heart of Studio Harcourt, come and discover a brand-new museum showcasing the history of photography, through iconic cameras from a unique collection, to be admired free of charge!

October 13 strike: museums and monuments open and closed on this day of action

In this day of mobilization, the editorial staff takes stock of the museums and monuments open during the strike, so that you do not move for nothing, if you can move... Let's take stock!

Jean-Pierre Hammer: oils and prints at Galerie LN in Paris' 10th arrondissement

From November 7 to 19, 2023, Jean-Pierre Hammer is the guest of honor at Galerie LN, where a selection of oils and prints will be on display. His universe can be fantastic or real: a painting that lends itself to multiple interpretations, rich in virtuality, full of contrasts - paradisiacal gentleness and turbulence, melancholy and serenity. Come and discover it!

Fête de la Science 2023: meet scientists at the Exploradôme in Vitry-sur-Seine (94)

During the Fête de la Science on October 14, 2023, the Exploradôme in Vitry-sur-Seine will be opening its doors to the whole family for a wide range of scientific activities.