European Heritage Days 2026: the lineup of activities at the Postal Museum in Paris

The Postal Museum (formerly the Post Office) opens its doors wide to visitors on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026, as part of Heritage Days 2026. Here's the program!

Want to dive into Paris's little-known and quirky history? Then head to the Postal Museum (formerly the Museum of the Post) which is opening its doors to the public free of charge on the occasion of the Heritage Days 43rd edition.

Located just steps from Montparnasse Station since 1973, the Postal Museum is one of the capital’s most original museums. Labeled a Musée de France, the institution, as you might expect, focuses on the history of the Post! Through its permanent collections and its temporary exhibitions, visitors with a curious mind discover the historic, artistic, philatelic and scientific heritage of the French postal service.

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Stamps, road maps, mail carriers' uniforms... A genuine plunge into the world of the Post through the ages! Also, as part of the Heritage Days 2026, the Postal Museum invites curious visitors of all ages to the weekend of September 20–21, with a program meticulously crafted. Shall we reveal it?

The 2026 Heritage Days program at the Postal Museum (formerly the Museum of the Post):

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

Getting Started with Linocut Printing
Experiment with the printmaking technique, using a stamp as your starting point. Participants pick a motif from a selection of images and carve it onto a linocut block before printing their creation with a press.
Participation requirements: Limited to 15 people. Booking is recommended. Registrations will open at a later date. — Free
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Wood-engraving demonstration
The artist-engraver Leyla Peyrin invites visitors to explore the art of woodblock printing with a live demonstration followed by a Q&A session.
Participation conditions: Free admission. - No reservation required
Schedule : Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
The Little Collector
Step behind the scenes at the museum with your family and discover how objects are studied, authenticated, and preserved. An interactive experience that lets you understand, through hands-on practice, the work of heritage professionals.
Participation requirements: From age 7. Limited to 15 participants. Reservations recommended. - Free
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 2:00 PM ⤏ 3:30 PM | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM ⤏ 3:30 PM
Professional meetings with heritage teams
As part of the European Heritage Days, the Postal Museum invites visitors to an informal exchange with the professionals who bring its collections to life, incorporated into the visit route, to explore the variety of heritage trades—from crafts and studies to degrees and career paths.
Conditions de participation : Young people aged 15 and up, and adults. Free entry. - Free | No reservation
Schedule: Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

A quick tour to the Postal Museum, interested? Here’s a quirky outing to do with the family!