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Musée des Arts et Métiers - Admission

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Admission to the Permanent Collection & Temporary Exhibitions of Musée des Arts et Métiers.

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Audio guide is not included (available on-site for an extra fee in various languages).

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Fri, May 3, 11 AM

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Skip the crowds and discover Paris’s hidden gem at the Musée des Arts et Métiers. Explore groundbreaking inventions, flying machines, clocks, and more in Europe’s oldest science museum! Admission tickets to Musée des Arts et Métiers. Individuals aged 0-17 can enter for free. Book Tickets Online & Save.

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Highlights

The Foucault Pendulum: A famous demonstration of Earth's rotation, set up in 1851.
The First Airplane (Clément Ader’s Éole): One of the earliest attempts at powered flight, dating to 1890.
The Prototype of the Automobile: Featuring early automobile prototypes, including one of the first working models.
The Collection of Scientific Instruments: A rich array of early mechanical clocks, astronomical tools, and mathematical devices.
The Lavoisier Laboratory: A display dedicated to Antoine Lavoisier’s pioneering work in chemistry.

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Rules:

Suitcases and wheeled bags of any size are not allowed.
Bags up to 55x35x25cm allowed.
Cloakroom temporarily closed. You can leave your bag in the museum's partner private locker (extra fee).
Upon arrival, please respect physical distances of at least 1 meter between yourself, other visitors and staff.
Bicycles, scooters, large suitcases, and any wheeled luggage are not allowed on museum grounds.
Wash your hands regularly, especially before entering the museum.
Once in the exhibition spaces, please ensure that you respect the direction of the visit and physical distancing.
For health reasons, please do not touch the digital devices present on the course.
Signage dedicated to health measures is displayed in the museum. Please be sure to respect them.

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Operating Hours:

Closures:

Closed on Mondays.
January 1, May 1, December 25.

Entry & Services:

Group and individual changing rooms available.
Hydroalcoholic gel provided at the entrance and along the tour.
Museum staff available for assistance and guidance.
Access via the ground floor on Rue Réaumur.
Groups can request parking in the inner courtyard (reservation required, 1 week in advance).
Two wheelchairs available at reception (with proof of identity).
Contact the accessibility unit before your visit for more details.
Daily general and thematic tours for all visitors (no specific adaptations).
Free: EU citizens 0-25, non-EU 0-17, disabled visitors+carer, job-seekers, teachers with ID/certificate; for all.
Trained mediators assist visitors with mental, cognitive, or psychological disabilities.

How To Use

You can present either a printed copy or a mobile e-ticket.
Musée des Arts et Métiers Tickets are only valid during the period specified in the selected package.
You can enter the attraction directly with this ticket.

Location

60 Rue Reaumur, 75003 Paris

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By Car:

Parking Saint-Martin, 254 Rue Saint-Martin,75003 Paris.

By Bus:

Line 39 (boulevard Sébastopol).
Lines 20 and 38 (rue Réaumur).

By Bike:

Vélib
station 3011, Turbigo-Réaumur.

By Metro:

Line 3 and 11 – Arts-et-Métiers Station.
Line 4 – Réaumur-Sébastopol Station.

FAQs

Was there a train in the museum?

No, no trains ran through the museum!
The railway track that can still be seen in the museum galleries dates from the end of the 19th century . It was invented by the French engineer and industrialist Paul Decauville.
How did Ader's plane get in?

A replica of Clément Ader's Éole flying machine is displayed at the Musée des Arts et Métiers as part of its collection of pioneering inventions, highlighting the early stages of aviation.
Why is there a sarcophagus in the museum?

The sarcophagus at the museum belonged to physicist Pierre-Gilles de Gennes and is part of its historical collection.