Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: free tours of the Musée Curie

Published by Manon de Sortiraparis, Caroline de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Updated on September 10, 2025 at 06:35 p.m.
To mark the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée Curie is opening its doors over the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025, for a journey into the history of the family of five Nobel Prize winners. Calling all fans of scientific heritage!

To celebrate the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, the Musée Curie is opening its doors exceptionally and free of charge throughout the weekend.

It's a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the world of the Curies, the family of five Nobel Prize winners (Marie twice, her husband Pierre, her daughter Irène and her son-in-law Frédéric Joliot) whose discoveries led to an understanding of radioactivity and major medical advances.

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Did you know? The Musée Curie is located in Marie Curie's former living quarters, on the very spot where she studied and taught radioactivity over a century ago. This is your chance to explore Marie Curie's buildings, office and personal chemistry laboratory, as well as the garden she created between the two pavilions of theRadium Institute.

Self-guided tours, flash guided tours : during these open days, you decide the tempo... Find out what's in store for you at this year's Heritage Days!

Overview of the Heritage Days 2025 Schedule:

Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.

So, are you ready to learn all you can about Marie Curie?

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    1 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie
    75005 Paris 5

    Route planner

    Accessibility info

    Access
    RER B station "Luxembourg

    Prices
    Free

    Recommended age
    From 16 years old

    Official website
    musee.curie.fr

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