The Journées du Patrimoine is a not-to-be-missed event in Paris and the Paris region. This Europe-wide cultural event offers a rare opportunity to rediscover our city, or even our region, from a new angle. Over the course of a weekend, museums, monuments, castles and other surprising sites open their doors to you, offering tours that are often free of charge, original events and much more.
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris (75): a district-by-district lineup of visits
For the 2026 Heritage Days in Paris, the capital’s monuments and historic sites throw open their doors (often for free) to reveal their secrets to us. Don’t miss this essential event, scheduled for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, under the themes: "Heritage in Peril" and "Heritage of Photography". [Read more]
To make the most of Heritage Days in Paris and Île-de-France, here are 10 can't-miss tips for this weekend, Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026! [Read more]
Think you know Paris inside out? Well, you’re in for a surprise. On Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, you’ll be blown away by the Heritage Days. We’re sharing our quirky must-sees to discover during these 43rd Heritage Days, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Mark your calendar for the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. How about taking advantage of a free chance to discover the capital’s hidden places? For seasoned explorers, it’s time to uncover an almost-secret museum tucked inside a Parisian university.
Nestled in one of the wings of the old Faculty of Medicine, in the 6th arrondissement, the Museum of the History of Medicine awaits the curious for a deep dive into this fascinating world that reveals how medicine and surgery have evolved over the centuries.
Curved knives, a hand prosthesis dating back to the 16th century, a trepanning box more than 500 years old, porcelain dentures from the 18th century or the first portable electrocardiograph... all these objects and instruments can be discovered at the incredible Museum of the History of Medicine, nestled at the headquarters of Université Paris Cité. Would you like a tour? [Read more]
Guided Tours — Odéon Campus — Université Paris Cité
### Guided Tours - Université Paris Cité
This year, come and discover the Odéon campus of Université Paris Cité in a new light, with two guided tours on offer.
### Discovering the architectural heritage of the Odéon site: courtyard, amphitheatre, hall, and the History of Medicine Museum
Step through the doors of the former Royal College of Surgery, which became the School of Health and then the Faculty of Medicine, and today hosts Université Paris Cité.
Notable architecture, an anatomical dissection amphitheatre, and artworks: dive into more than two centuries of medical history.
A guided tour to uncover the secrets of a unique place in the heart of Paris.
### Discovering the Medical Library and a selection of rare and precious items
Push open the doors to the reading room and discover an architectural landmark of Parisian modernity. For visitors: its mission, its collections, and items acquired at auction... You’ll learn all the library’s backstage stories!
[Reservations will go online on August 24]
Participation requirements: Note that spaces are limited. Reservations will go live online on August 24. - Free | Reservation required - https://affluences.com/fr/sites/musee-dhistoire-de-la-medecine/reservation
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Dates and Opening Time
On September 19, 2026
Location
Museum of the History of Medicine
12 Rue de l'École de Médecine
75006 Paris 6
Route planner
Access
Odéon metro (lines 4 and 10)
Prices
Free
Official website
u-paris.fr
Heritage Days 2026 in Paris (75): a district-by-district lineup of visits
Heritage Days 2026: the 10 brilliant tips you can’t miss in Paris
Heritage Days 2026: Offbeat & original outings to explore in Paris and Île-de-France
The Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine in Paris: a unique showcase of medical curiosities
