European Heritage Days 2022 in Paris: free tours of the Musée de l’Histoire de la Médecine

The Journées du Patrimoine return to Paris this weekend, September 16 and 17, 2023. For the occasion, the Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine is opening its doors to the general public free of charge. On the program: an unusual and fascinating place to discover in the heart of the former Faculty of Medicine.

The Journées du Patrimoine is a not-to-be-missed event in Paris and the Paris region. This Europe-wide cultural event offers a rare opportunity to rediscover our city, or even our region, from a new angle. Over the course of a weekend, museums, monuments, châteaux and other surprising places open their doors to you, offering tours that are often free of charge, original events and much more.

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The next event is scheduled for the weekend of September 16-17, 2023. Why not take advantage of the opportunity to discover some of the capital's lesser-known sites, free of charge? For seasoned explorers, it's time to discover a quasi-secret museum hidden away in a Parisian university.

Tucked away in one of the wings of theformer Faculty of Medicine, in the 6th arrondissement, the Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine awaits the curious for a plunge into the heart of this fascinating universe, revealing how medicine and surgery have evolved over the centuries.

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Curved knives, a hand prosthesis dating back to the 16th century, a trepanning box more than 500 years old, porcelain dentures from the 18th century or the first portable electrocardiograph... all these objects and instruments can be discovered at the incredible Museum of the History of Medicine, nestled at the headquarters of Université Paris Cité. Would you like a tour? [Read more]

Attention, for these Journées du Patrimoine 2023, the Musée d'Histoire de la Médecine awaits you on Friday and Saturday, September 15 and 16, 2023 , for free visits - guided tours and self-guided tours - of its collections (registration required). Beware, however, sensitive souls: some old methods may well startle you. However, this in no way detracts from the fascinating nature of this little-known part of the capital.