Heritage Days 2026 at the Cluny Museum: collections that transport us to the Middle Ages

For Heritage Days 2026 in Paris, the Cluny Museum invites you to delve into the heart of the Middle Ages. Save the dates for the weekend of 19 and 20 September 2026.

On the occasion of Journées du Patrimoine 2026 à Paris, curious and history enthusiasts are invited to embark on a true journey through time. For an immersion in the heart of the Middle Ages and the Antiquity, the Musée de Cluny stands out as an unmissable cultural highlight this weekend of 19 to 20 September 2026. As a reminder, this event invites everyone to enjoy numerous free tours and exceptional openings across Paris and its region.

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. [Read more]

At the Musée de Cluny, known as the Musée National du Moyen-Âge, there are many nuggets worth a visit, including the original heads of the kings that once adorned the façade of Notre-Dame cathedral, La Dame à la Licorne, a medieval tapestry that has made its mark on pop culture through the Harry Potter film saga, and the frigidarium of the Thermes Antiques, a cold room with 14-meter-high vaults.

This must-visit site that transports visitors to the medieval era invites you to discover its secrets and historical treasures for its 43rd edition through a special program. Please note that reservations are mandatory!

The 2026 Heritage Days program at the Musée de Cluny, the National Museum of the Middle Ages

Self-guided tour of the Cluny Museum
Step back in time and discover the greatest masterpieces of medieval art at the heart of the Latin Quarter!

The 15th-century townhouse of the abbeys of Cluny, built against Gallo-Roman baths, unfolds around a contemporary extension inaugurated in 2018 and designed by architect Bernard Desmoulin.

The Cluny Museum – National Museum of the Middle Ages is known worldwide for the famous Unicorn Tapestries of the "Dame à la licorne," the extraordinary "Golden Rose," and the sculptures of Notre-Dame de Paris as well as the stained glass of Sainte-Chapelle.
Participation conditions: Subject to availability - Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, 19 September 2026 — 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM | Sunday, 20 September 2026 — 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM