The Journées du Patrimoine, scheduled for September 20 and 21, 2025, are an opportunity to discover the hidden gems of France's heritage. This annual event allows the curious to delve into the history of emblematic places, often inaccessible the rest of the year. It's also the perfect opportunity for culture and history enthusiasts to enjoy an immersive experience at the heart of exceptional sites. And just one of the sites on the program for this 42nd edition is theInstitut Pasteur in Paris, where you can discover a mecca of science and medical research.
TheInstitut Pasteur, founded in 1887 by the famous Louis Pasteur, is a veritable monument to scientific research. This world-renowned center played a crucial role in the medical advances of the 20th century, particularly in the field of infectious diseases. TheInstitut Pasteur is a landmark in the history of medicine. Located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, it is also home to the Musée Pasteur (currently closed for renovation).
During the Heritage Days,Institut Pasteur invites you to go behind the scenes and relive the great scientific discoveries that have changed the world. It's a great opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the greatest researchers, and to learn more about current research.
Projet DESTINY is taking part in the European Heritage Days 2025, with tours and lectures on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21.
Registration and presentation of ID required.
On the program for these two days, Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025, from 2pm to 6pm:
● Guided tours of the "DESTINY Project" exhibition, a cross-disciplinary exhibition resulting from an artist residency at the Mechanisms of Epigenetic Inheritance Laboratory, a space where destiny is questioned on a daily basis, at 2pm, 3pm and 5pm.
● Meet artist Arianna Carossa to discuss her experience in the Epigenetics Laboratory during her residency, from 2pm to 5pm.
● Discover the genesis of the epigenetics art project with Germano Cecere, head of the Epigenetic Heredity Mechanisms Unit, visual artist Arianna Carossa and co-curator Jamie Kulhanek. The lecture takes place at 5pm on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21.
For the European Heritage Days, Institut Pasteur is opening its doors and inviting you to discover the architectural heritage that goes hand-in-hand with the history of science.
Artistic surprises will punctuate the tour.
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, Institut Pasteur invites you to discover the challenges of restoring and rehabilitating the historic building that will house the new Institut Pasteur museum in 2028.
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Pasteur Institute
25, rue du Dr Roux
75015 Paris 15
Prices
Free
Booking
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