Musée des arts et métiers

Zeus, a masterpiece by artisans: the exhibition on the Olympic horse at the Museum of Arts and Crafts

Zeus, the striking metallic horse that surged across the Seine during the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, now takes center stage in an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Crafts. The display runs from December 17, 2025, to March 29, 2026.

ZEUS, the metallic Olympic horse, on display for free at the Musée des Arts et Métiers

Zeus, the mechanical horse that stole hearts at the Olympic Games, has taken a seat on the forecourt of the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. This towering steel sculpture is open to the public and free to visit from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2026.

Flops?! Dare, fail, innovate: the funny exhibition unveiled at the Musée des Arts et Métiers

The Musée des Arts et Métiers takes a look at failure and its necessity in the world of invention, with the amusing exhibition "Flops. Oser, rater, innover", presented from October 14, 2025 to May 17, 2026.

The Musée des Arts et Métiers: a historical journey through the greatest inventions

The Musée des Arts et Métiers is the kind of fun, family-friendly museum we love. Come and discover the world's greatest technical and technological inventions, housed in a historic monument.

Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: fun family workshops at the Musée des Arts et Métiers

The Musée des Arts et Métiers is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, and is offering a free tour and activities that are particularly appealing to children. Discover the program!

Les Traversées du Marais 2025: the free cultural program to discover this weekend in Paris

Les Traversées du Marais, the cultural itinerary showcasing the finest venues in Paris' Marais district, is back from September 5 to 7, 2025. This year, some twenty emblematic sites in the Paris district will be offering a wide range of free artistic events for all to enjoy!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025, exceptional visit to the reserves of the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Saint-Denis (93)

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée des Arts et Métiers is opening the doors of its storerooms in Saint-Denis (93) on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. Over 80,000 objects have been catalogued, restored and conserved since 1994. An exceptional visit not to be missed. Registration required!

Fête de la Science 2025: workshops, challenges and unusual experiments at the Musée des Arts et Métiers

To mark the Fête de la Science 2025, the Musée des Arts et Métiers is opening its doors to us, free of charge, from October 3 to 5. The program includes free tours, demonstrations and workshops for young and old alike.

Nuit Blanche 2025 in Paris: an immersive family art trail at the Musée des Arts et Métiers

For the 24th edition of the Nuit Blanche, the Musée des Arts et Métiers is opening its doors to all visitors, free of charge, on Saturday June 7, 2025. Come and discover the artistic installations proposed for the event!

Nuit des Musées 2025 in Paris: the Musée des Arts et Métiers at night

For this Nuit des Musées 2025, the Musée des Arts et Métiers is offering a special evening event on May 17, 2025: curious visitors of all ages are invited to discover machines and devices, each more extraordinary than the last.

Carbon footprint: the exhibition to understand ecology at the Musée des Arts et Métiers - photos

The Musée des Arts et Métiers deciphers climate change and the ecological challenges ahead in a groundbreaking exhibition. Discover "Empreinte carbone, l'expo" from October 16, 2024 to May 11, 2025.

Did you know? How many replicas of the Statue of Liberty are there in Paris?

Although the best-known Statue of Liberty is in the USA, there are several reproductions around the world, including in the French capital. So where are these statues located in Paris?

Explorer l'infiniment, the exhibition exploring unknown worlds, at the Musée des Arts et Métiers

From October 17, 2023, the Musée des Arts et Métiers invites you to discover the fascinating world of exploration, from the abyss to space and the study of our planet. Embark on a special adventure, following in the footsteps of the great explorers from the Musée des Arts et Métiers!

Halloween 2023: discover Stranger Sciences activities at the Musée des Arts et Métiers

The Musée des Arts et Métiers celebrates Halloween with all the curious! From October 27 to 29, 2023, come and take part in the various workshops and activities at Stranger Sciences, the not-to-be-missed All Saints' Day event.

Did you know? You can watch the Earth rotate thanks to Foucault's pendulum in Paris.

Want to see the Earth spinning at the end of a wire? You're in luck, because two of Foucault's pendulums can be seen in Paris, in the heart of the Panthéon and the Musée des Arts et Métiers.

France to send second Statue of Liberty to the United States

And two! France is to send second Statue of Liberty to the United States. According to JDD, this 2.83-m tall statue is to arrive in New York on July 4, namely for the U.S. Independence Day.

Museums and monuments closed in Paris this December 15, 2018

Some museums in Paris are closing this Saturday December 15, 2018 – for safety reasons. So, before you go out to enjoy beautiful art collections and temporary exhibitions in Paris, check if the museum you want to visit is closed or open!