Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: explore the Radiology and Medical Imaging Museum

Heritage Days arrive the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, in Paris and across Île-de-France, and for the occasion the Museum of Radiology and Medical Imaging will open its doors to the public free of charge.

The Heritage Days attract passionate enthusiasts and curious spectators each year, who are invited to spend a weekend packed with memorable discoveries and great cultural deals. This European-wide event invites us to explore our heritage from every angle through a fabulous lineup of tours, activities, workshops, and much more in iconic venues, including some that are lesser-known places. Museums, monuments, castles, churches, but also ministries, hospitals, embassies, libraries or major institutions, with many venues taking part every year and offering delightful surprises. Don’t miss the next date: the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, for a 43rd edition!

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.

Here’s how you can explore the Museum of Radiology and Medical Imaging, tucked away in Paris’s 13th arrondissement. Usually accessible only by appointment, this little-known place in the capital tells the history and development of radiology over more than a century through its collections. Discover the program awaiting you for the upcoming Heritage Days, on Saturday, September 19.

The 2026 Heritage Days program at the Museum of Radiology and Medical Imaging:

Guided tour of the Radiology Museum (advance registration required)
During a guided tour, you will discover how radiology emerged at the end of the 19th century and how it later blossomed thanks to the genius and passion of the pioneers who believed in and helped drive the rise of this new medical field.

You will encounter nearly 500 objects: X-ray tubes, models, and other devices tracing the discipline’s early decades from its inception through the 1950s.

Tour duration: 1 hour; registration is mandatory.
Participation requirements: Limited to 15 people per visit - Free | Booking required - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/As9dpv2MuE
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.