For Museums' Night, we're off to discover the Museum of Freemasonry, which is opening its doors to us free of charge at night this Saturday, May 18, 2024 . This unusual museum lifts the veil on the intriguing history of this organization, initiated in 1778 by Benjamin Franklin. Thousands of documents testify to the role played by lodges in the history of the Republic, particularly in the choice of its values: tolerance, secularism and solidarity.
More than two centuries of history are presented in 400 square meters. Ritual decorations and objects belonging to lodges and masons are on display, as are seals, jewelry, medals, manuscripts, engravings and architectural books. Numerous photographs shed light on the daily lives of Freemasons.
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The date is set: during this 20th edition of the Nuit des Musées, enjoy a nocturnal tour of the museum, discovering the Masonic temples. It's also an opportunity to discover this unusual museum from a different angle, at night, to leave the mystery even deeper. Discover the program in detail!
Freemasons open their doors to you. You'll discover the Masonic temples: their closed-door sanctuaries, home to both the echoes of new ideas and elements of age-old tradition.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 18th, 2024
Location
Freemasonry Museum
16 rue Cadet
75009 Paris 9
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.museefm.org
The Freemasonry Museum: an organization steeped in history and mystery
