Every year, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) attract enthusiasts and the curious who are invited to enjoy a weekend rich in beautiful discoveries and cultural highlights. This Europe-wide event invites us to explore our heritage from every angle, with a fabulous program of visits, events, workshops and much more, in iconic and sometimes little-known locations. Museums, monuments, castles, churches, but also ministries, hospitals, embassies, libraries and major institutions: many establishments play the game every year and have some wonderful surprises in store for us. So don't miss the 42nd edition, scheduled for the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025!
Every year, the program of events in the Paris region is so extensive that it's hard not to find something to suit your passion. If you're fascinated by medical science and technology, then the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) could be just the thing for you, with specialized museums andinstitutions opening their doors for the occasion.
Discover the Museum of Radiology and Medical Imaging, located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. Usually accessible by appointment only, this little-known site in the capital tells thestory of the history and development of radiology over more than a century through its collections. Find out what's in store for the upcoming Heritage Days, on Saturday September 20!
During a guided tour, you'll discover how radiology was born in the late 19th century, then developed thanks to the genius and passion of the pioneers who believed in and participated in the growth of this new medical discipline.
You'll discover almost 500 exhibits, including X-ray tubes, models and other equipment tracing the first decades of its existence right up to the 1950s.
Dates and Opening Time
On September 20, 2025
Location
French Museum of Radiology and Medical Imaging
47 Rue de la Colonie
75013 Paris 13
Prices
Free
Official website
www.radiologie.fr
