Throughout the year, the Musée de l'Histoire Vivante de Montreuil showcases iconographic collections from the French Revolution to the 1960s, as well as archive holdings, notably from several activists and leaders of the French Communist Party, socialist activists and the extreme left.
Created in 1937 by the Association pour l'Histoire Vivante, the museum of the same name was inaugurated in 1939, to mark the 150th anniversary of the French Revolution. Since its opening, the museum has dealt with social and political issues, such as the social movement, colonization and decolonization, the suburbs and Montreuil's industrial heritage.
Since then, the Museum of Living History has expanded to include new fields of investigation and contemporary issues, and also presents temporary exhibitions and educational projects in conjunction with local schools. On a national scale, the museum is a resource center for researchers and historians.
To discover this unique museum in an equally unique setting, take advantage of Nuit des Musées 2024, on May 18!
On the program for Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée de l'Histoire Vivante in Montreuil (93):
Throughout the opening day of the "Sport en banlieue parisienne" exhibition, the Musée de l'Histoire Vivante in Montreuil is offering the public a free tour of the exhibition.
Exhibition "Sport in the Parisian suburbs"
The Living History Museum is located in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis. Housed in a late 19th-century bourgeois mansion, it has been promoting working-class and social history through exhibitions and cultural programming since 1939. The museum's archives and collections, unique in France, date from the French Revolution to the present day.
From May 18 to December 29, 2024, the museum will present an exhibition entitled "Sport en banlieue parisienne" (Sport in the Paris suburbs), bringing together social history, cultural heritage, human sciences and contemporary art, individual and collective stories. Through original documents, objects and works of art, this exhibition examines the role of sport, its social and popular practices and its socio-political stakes in the Parisian suburbs, and more broadly in the suburbs of France.
Enriched by several pieces from the FRAC Île-de-France and commissions from local artists, the exhibition integrates a contemporary art trail blending a variety of media: photography, painting, installation and film.
Throughout the exhibition, a program of scientific, cultural and sporting events, as well as tours, workshops and cultural and artistic projects, will be on offer.
To get to the museum by public transport, you'll need to take a bus from Mairie de Montreuil metro station (line 9) or Val de Fontenay station (RER A or E). If you have a car, there's a parking lot on rue Babeuf.
Museum admission:
Full price: 5 euros Residents of Seine-Saint-Denis: 4 euros Free for teachers, jobseekers, under-26s and ICOM card holders
In partnership with the Fédération sportive et gymnique du travail, the Fonds régional d'art contemporain d'Île-de-France and the DN MADe mention graphisme of the Lycée Eugénie Cotton in Montreuil.
As part of the inauguration of its "Sport en banlieue parisienne" (Sport in the Paris suburbs) exhibition, the Musée de l'Histoire Vivante in Montreuil is offering sporting and artistic introductions for all ages:
Introduction to boxing with the Rixe club collective, which uses sport to pass on culture and help artistic and sporting talent to assert itself Introduction to "adapted physical activities" in a playful way with the social economy company Moovetoi Archery activation of a work of art by artist Hugo Beheregaray in partnership with the Fonds régional d'art contemporain (FRAC) Île-de-France
Throughout the day, from 2pm to 8pm, it will be possible to freely visit the exhibition.
Exhibition "Sport in the Paris suburbs"
The Living History Museum is located in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis. Housed in a late 19th-century bourgeois residence, it has been promoting working-class and social history through exhibitions and cultural programming since 1939. The museum's archives and collections, unique in France, date from the French Revolution to the present day.
From May 18 to December 29, 2024, the museum will present an exhibition entitled "Sport en banlieue parisienne" (Sport in the Paris suburbs), bringing together social history, cultural heritage, human sciences and contemporary art, individual and collective stories. Through original documents, objects and works of art, this exhibition examines the role of sport, its social and popular practices and its socio-political stakes in the Parisian suburbs, and more broadly in the suburbs of France.
Enriched by several pieces from the FRAC Île-de-France and commissions from local artists, the exhibition integrates a contemporary art trail blending a variety of media: photography, painting, installation and film.
Throughout the exhibition, a program of scientific, cultural and sporting events, as well as tours, workshops and cultural and artistic projects, will be on offer.
To get to the museum by public transport, you'll need to take a bus from Mairie de Montreuil metro station (line 9) or Val de Fontenay station (RER A or E). If you have a car, there's a parking lot on rue Babeuf.
Museum admission:
Full price: 5 euros Residents of Seine-Saint-Denis: 4 euros Free for teachers, jobseekers, under-26s and ICOM card holders
In partnership with the Fédération sportive et gymnique du travail, the Fonds régional d'art contemporain d'Île-de-France and the DN MADe mention graphisme of the Lycée Eugénie Cotton in Montreuil.
As part of the inauguration of its "Sport en banlieue parisienne" exhibition, the Musée de l'Histoire Vivante in Montreuil is offering a sporting and artistic boxing performance with the Rixe club collective!
Throughout the day, from 2pm to 8pm, visitors are free to tour the exhibition.
Sport en banlieue parisienne" exhibition
The Living History Museum is located in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis. Housed in a late 19th-century bourgeois residence, it has been promoting working-class and social history through exhibitions and cultural programming since 1939. The museum's archives and collections, unique in France, date from the French Revolution to the present day.
From May 18 to December 29, 2024, the museum will present an exhibition entitled "Sport en banlieue parisienne" (Sport in the Paris suburbs), bringing together social history, cultural heritage, human sciences and contemporary art, individual and collective stories. Through original documents, objects and works of art, this exhibition examines the role of sport, its social and popular practices and its socio-political stakes in the Parisian suburbs, and more broadly in the suburbs of France.
Enriched by several pieces from the FRAC Île-de-France and commissions from local artists, the exhibition integrates a contemporary art trail blending a variety of media: photography, painting, installation and film.
Throughout the exhibition, a program of scientific, cultural and sporting events, as well as tours, workshops and cultural and artistic projects, will be on offer.
To get to the museum by public transport, you'll need to take a bus from Mairie de Montreuil metro station (line 9) or Val de Fontenay station (RER A or E). If you have a car, there's a parking lot on rue Babeuf.
Museum admission:
Full price: 5 euros Residents of Seine-Saint-Denis: 4 euros Free for teachers, jobseekers, under-26s and ICOM card holders
In partnership with the Fédération sportive et gymnique du travail, the Fonds régional d'art contemporain d'Île-de-France and the DN MADe mention graphisme of the Lycée Eugénie Cotton in Montreuil.
The official opening of the "Sport en banlieue parisienne" exhibition, at the Musée de l'Histoire Vivante in Montreuil, will take place from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Elected officials and representatives of institutions will be present and will speak, followed by a presentation of the exhibition by the curators.
Throughout the day, from 2pm to 8pm, it will be possible to freely visit the exhibition.
Exhibition "Sport in the Parisian suburbs"
The Living History Museum is located in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis. Housed in a late 19th-century bourgeois residence, it has been promoting working-class and social history through exhibitions and cultural programming since 1939. The museum's archives and collections, unique in France, date from the French Revolution to the present day.
From May 18 to December 29, 2024, the museum will present an exhibition entitled "Sport en banlieue parisienne" (Sport in the Paris suburbs), bringing together social history, cultural heritage, human sciences and contemporary art, individual and collective stories. Through original documents, objects and works of art, this exhibition examines the role of sport, its social and popular practices and its socio-political stakes in the Parisian suburbs, and more broadly in the suburbs of France.
Enriched by several pieces from the FRAC Île-de-France and commissions from local artists, the exhibition integrates a contemporary art trail blending a variety of media: photography, painting, installation and film.
Throughout the exhibition, a program of scientific, cultural and sporting events, as well as tours, workshops and cultural and artistic projects, will be on offer.
To get to the museum by public transport, you'll need to take a bus from Mairie de Montreuil metro station (line 9) or Val de Fontenay station (RER A or E). If you have a car, there's a parking lot on rue Babeuf.
Museum admission:
Full price: 5 euros Residents of Seine-Saint-Denis: 4 euros Free for teachers, jobseekers, under-26s and ICOM card holders
In partnership with the Fédération sportive et gymnique du travail, the Fonds régional d'art contemporain d'Île-de-France and the DN MADe mention graphisme of the Lycée Eugénie Cotton in Montreuil.
Following the official opening of the "Sport en banlieue parisienne" exhibition, the Musée de l'Histoire Vivante in Montreuil is offering the Box Crew collective a breakdance performance accompanied by a DJ set "Une anthologie du Hip-hop" by the NAVA collective!
Throughout the day, from 2pm to 8pm, visitors are free to tour the exhibition.
collectif Box Crew
collectif NAVA
Exhibition "Sport en banlieue parisienne"
The Musée de l'Histoire Vivante is located in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis. Housed in a late 19th-century bourgeois residence, it has been promoting working-class and social history through exhibitions and cultural programming since 1939. The museum's archives and collections, unique in France, date from the French Revolution to the present day.
From May 18 to December 29, 2024, the museum will present an exhibition entitled "Sport en banlieue parisienne" (Sport in the Paris suburbs), bringing together social history, cultural heritage, human sciences and contemporary art, individual and collective stories. Through original documents, objects and works of art, this exhibition examines the role of sport, its social and popular practices and its socio-political stakes in the Parisian suburbs, and more broadly in the suburbs of France.
Enriched by several pieces from the FRAC Île-de-France and commissions from local artists, the exhibition integrates a contemporary art trail blending a variety of media: photography, painting, installation and film.
Throughout the exhibition, a program of scientific, cultural and sporting events, as well as tours, workshops and cultural and artistic projects, will be on offer.
To get to the museum by public transport, you'll need to take a bus from Mairie de Montreuil metro station (line 9) or Val de Fontenay station (RER A or E). If you have a car, there's a parking lot on rue Babeuf.
Museum admission:
Full price: 5 euros Residents of Seine-Saint-Denis: 4 euros Free for teachers, jobseekers, under-26s and ICOM card holders
In partnership with the Fédération sportive et gymnique du travail, the Fonds régional d'art contemporain d'Île-de-France and the DN MADe mention graphisme of the Lycée Eugénie Cotton in Montreuil.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 18th, 2024
Location
Montreuil Museum of Living History
33 Boulevard Théophile Sueur
93100 Montreuil
Prices
Free
Official website
www.museehistoirevivante.fr
