The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 are the ideal opportunity to (re)discover Paris and its unusual historic buildings. The Musée des Moulages de l'Hôpital Saint-Louis is one of these surprising, little-known historic sites. This year, Hôpital Saint-Louis welcomes you on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025 for an exceptional discovery of its pathological waxworks.
Here's an outing that should surprise even the most seasoned visitor: Hôpital Saint-Louis, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, hides a very special museum. This collection is dedicated to a very special art of medicine. Come and admire the wax casts made by Jules Baretta and his successors. Although they are no longer used as teaching aids in dermatology, they remain a decisive element in the history of medicine and the representation of the sick man, as well as an artistic heritage to be preserved.
This collection, the largest in the world, features 4,800 wax casts made between 1867 and 1958 by the hospital's doctors for their dermatology courses. Classified by pathology, these casts show skin diseases... An ideal visit for medical students, but not only!
Make the most of it: the museum is usually only open on weekdays, by reservation. Children under 12 are not recommended.
With almost 5,000 pieces, the cast collection at the Musée de l'Hôpital Saint-Louis is the largest in the world. The casts were made between 1865 and 1958 by Jules Baretta and his successors. Although they are no longer used to teach dermatology, they remain a key element in the history of medicine and the representation of the sick, as well as an artistic heritage to be preserved.
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Who's up for adventure?
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Saint-Louis Hospital
1, avenue Claude-Vellefaux
75010 Paris 10
Prices
Free
Recommended age
From 12 years old
Official website
hopital-saintlouis.aphp.fr
