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): the schedule of visits and activities by arrondissement
For Paris’ 2026 Journées du Patrimoine, the capital’s monuments and historic sites throw open their doors—often free of charge—to reveal their secrets. Don’t miss this must-attend weekend, scheduled for September 19–20, 2026, as you discover the program built around the themes “Heritage in Peril” and “Heritage of Photography.” [Read more]
To make the most of the 43rd Journées du Patrimoine in Paris and Île-de-France, here are 10 unmissable tips for September 19 and 20, 2026! [Read more]
You think you know Paris inside and out? Think again. This Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, you’ll be wowed by the Journées du Patrimoine. We’re sharing our offbeat picks not to miss during the 43rd edition of Heritage Days in Paris and Île-de-France. [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): the schedule of visits and activities by arrondissement
Journées du Patrimoine 2026: the 10 brilliant tips for this Paris edition
Journées du Patrimoine 2026: offbeat and original outings in Paris and Île-de-France
The Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine in Paris: a unique showcase of medical curiosities
