Catwalk show, thrift shopping, runway lessons: a fashion-themed evening at the Museum of La Poste for the 2026 Night of Museums

A fantastic opportunity to explore the world of stamps! As part of the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Post Office Museum will open its doors for evening visits of its permanent collections on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Come and experience the history and the fascinating world of this unique museum.

The Musée de la Poste opened its doors for the very first time on June 4, 1946, in the heart of theHôtel de Choiseul-Praslin, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. The museum originally housed a collection of postage stamps. The museum moved to the Necker district, in the 15th arrondissement, in a brand-new, larger space built between 1969 and 1972. The inauguration took place a year later, in 1973, in the presence ofHubert Germain, Minister of the Post Office. The museum reopened in 2019, after several years of renovation.

Today, you'll discover the history of the Post Office, as well as major stamp collections. These astonishing collections may well surprise you: there are overa million philatelic items, more than 200,000 images, 37,000 works and objects illustrating the history and professions of La Poste from the Middle Ages to the present day, 30,000 printed works and 800 magazine titles, not forgetting a collection of mail art andcontemporary art.

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What’s on the Schedule for the 2026 Museum Night at the Musée de la Poste:

• La Poste Museum for European Night of Museums:
  Hours: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  The Night of Museums, happening on May 23 at the La Poste Museum, is a special event granting creative freedom to students from the M2 Heritage Mediation program and the University of Sorbonne Nouvelle's exhibition students. They will take over the museum spaces to host a curated cultural program for the evening. This lively, free event is centered around creativity and echoes the exhibition Under All the Seams: Clothing at Work. The overarching theme of the night is textile. Attendees can enjoy hands-on workshops and creative activities focused on reuse and textiles. Highlights include:
  • An inclusive fashion show featuring upcycled pieces created in collaboration with museum staff
  • Interactive demonstrations where mediators and visitors showcase wearable art
  • A live sound performance and podcast addressing the relationship between the body and workwear
  • A charity thrift shop and upcycling workshop
  • Creative workshops: embroidery, textile postcards, wallet-envelopes
  • A modeling workshop on posture and self-confidence
  • An participatory installation in the museum's hall

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

Let yourself be tempted by the discovery of this original little museum, which is opening its doors to us free of charge. Happy Museum Night, folks!