Heritage Days 2026: explore the AP-HP Museum's collections in Kremlin-Bicêtre

The Heritage Days return this year on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026 to kick off the event’s 43rd edition, with the themes of the Heritage of Photography and Heritage in Peril.

As in previous years, this major cultural event is an opportunity to push open the doors of numerous museums and monuments, major institutions, castles, churches and cultural centers, as well as unusual, hidden or little-known places, free of charge.

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Once again this year, several museums, hospitals and medical institutions are taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine, including the Musée de Moulages, nestled in the Hôpital Saint-Louis, and the Musée de l'AP-HP in the 94 district of Paris.

Located in Kremlin-Bicêtre, Val-de-Marne, the Musée de l'AP-HP, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Paris, opened its doors in 1934. Today, it enjoys " Musée de France " status. It is also under the dual supervision of the Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris and the Ministry of Culture. Steeped in history, 13,000 works and objects, representative of hospital life from the Middle Ages to the present day, form part of this fascinating museum's collections, some of which are on view to visitors.

Come and discover them, and also enjoy a range of activities on Saturday September 19, 2026 to celebrate the launch of the new and 43rd edition of the Heritage Days (registration required).

Heritage Days 2026 at the AP-HP Museum:

Exhibition: “Prevention on Display”
Around iconic examples from the 19th and 20th centuries, discover how AP-HP has taken on the issue of health prevention. From fear- and guilt-laden messages in the 19th century to bold, targeted slogans today, prevention is the best remedy there is.

The exhibition continues with portraits of Bicêtre hospital staff from 2025 and 2026 who have quit smoking. These testimonies extend the institution’s tobacco-control prevention messages.
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, 19 September 2026 — 11:00 to 18:00 | Sunday, 20 September 2026 — 11:00 to 18:00
Guided tours of Bicêtre Hospital
Discover Bicêtre Hospital by tracing a route through the Cour des Massacres, the Grand Réservoir and the 18th‑century well, a course that charts its history as a place of care, a state prison and an asylum in turn. The tour ends in the archive exhibition space presenting the show “La prévention s’affiche.”

Given the building’s historic architecture, this visit is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
Participation requirements: 15 - Free | Reservation required - https://inscriptions.aphp.fr/archivesaphp-inscriptions-jep-2026/
Hours: Saturday, 19 September 2026 — 11:00–12:30, 14:30–16:00, 16:30–18:00 | Sunday, 20 September 2026 — 11:00–12:30, 14:30–16:00, 16:30–18:00
Guided tours of the exhibition “Prevention on Display”
Take a guided tour to discover how AP-HP has embraced the topic of health prevention. From fear- and guilt-laden messages in the 19th century to bold, targeted slogans today, prevention remains the best possible remedy.

The exhibition continues with portraits of Bicêtre Hospital staff from 2025 and 2026 who have quit smoking. These testimonials extend the institution’s official anti-smoking prevention messages.

Visits are not recommended for children under 12.
Participation requirements : 20 - Free | Booking required - https://inscriptions.aphp.fr/archivesaphp-inscriptions-jep-2026/
Timings: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:30–12:10, 15:00–15:40, 17:00–17:40 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:30–12:10, 15:00–15:40, 17:00–17:40
The AP-HP museum's collections, a testament to today’s hospital
### Guided tours and participatory workshops in the museum’s reserves.

We invite you to discover unique collections that tell the heritage of Parisian hospitals. We also want your feedback; tell us how these collections speak to today’s hospital landscape.

Duration 1h30
Conditions de participation : Free, limited to 20 places - Free | Booking required - 0140275005, https://inscriptions.aphp.fr/jep2026/
Timetable : Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 2:00 PM–3:30 PM, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM

Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.