Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: free tours of the Museum of the History of Medicine

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The next event is scheduled for the weekend of September 20-21, 2025. How about taking advantage of this opportunity to discover some of the capital's lesser-known sites , free of charge? Seasoned explorers, it's time to discover a quasi-secret museum hidden away in a Parisian university.

Tucked away in one of the wings of theformer Faculty of Medicine, in the 6th arrondissement, the Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine awaits the curious for a plunge into the heart of this fascinating universe, revealing how medicine and surgery have evolved over the centuries.

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The Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine in Paris: a unique showcase of medical curiosities
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]

Heritage Days 2025 at the Museum of the History of Medicine, the program :

• Self-guided tour of the Museum of the History of Medicine
  Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 09:00 ⤏ 18:00
  

  Explore the collections of the Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine de l'Université Paris Cité.

  For one hour, immerse yourself in the fascinating history of medicine at the heart of one of Université Paris Cité's historic sites. Discover the permanent exhibition of the Museum of the History of Medicine, located in the former College of Surgery. Admire the splendor of surgical art and scientific instrumentation, from Antiquity to the 20th century. A unique opportunity to appreciate our medical and scientific heritage in an exceptional setting.