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Musée des Arts et Métiers

DesignHistoryScienceOpen until 9pmFrom €12Arts et Métiers (lines 3, 11)

Das 1794 gegründete Musée des Arts et Métiers ist eines der ältesten Museen für Wissenschaft und Industrie weltweit und beherbergt die Sammlung des Conservatoire national des arts et métiers. Rund 2.500 Instrumente, Maschinen und Modelle sind in sieben thematischen Abteilungen ausgestellt, die von wissenschaftlichen Instrumenten über Verkehr bis hin zu Energie und Kommunikation reichen. Zu den Highlights zählen Foucaults Pendel, Lavoisiers Laboratorium, Pascals Rechenmaschine und das Flugzeug von Clément Ader, das in der ehemaligen Klosterkirche Saint-Martin-des-Champs hängt.

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Getting there

60 rue Réaumur, 75003 Paris, France

Nearest station: Arts et Métiers (lines 3, 11), Réaumur – Sébastopol (lines 3, 4)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
FriToday10:00–21:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €12

Reduced €9; free on the first Sunday of each month and Friday evenings 6-9pm

Nearby

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Centre Pompidou

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Lafayette Anticipations - Fondation Galeries Lafayette

ArchitectureFree9 min walk

Musée national Picasso-Paris

Art10 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Musée des Arts et Métiers cost?
Standard adult admission to Musée des Arts et Métiers is €12. Reduced €9; free on the first Sunday of each month and Friday evenings 6-9pm. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Musée des Arts et Métiers?
Musée des Arts et Métiers is open Tue–Sun 10am–6pm (Thursdays until 9:30pm); closed Mondays, 1 May and 25 December. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Musée des Arts et Métiers?
Musée des Arts et Métiers is located at 60 rue Réaumur, 75003 Paris, France, in the 3rd arrondissement (Marais) area of Paris. The nearest stations are Arts et Métiers (lines 3, 11), Réaumur – Sébastopol (lines 3, 4).
What can I see at Musée des Arts et Métiers?
Eines der ältesten Wissenschaftsmuseen der Welt, in dem Foucaults Pendel schwingt und Blériots Flugzeug in einem mittelalterlichen Kloster hängt. Current highlights include Lady Liberté. De la sueur, de l'audace, du génie, Le pendule de Foucault, Transports : objets phares.
Do I need to book Musée des Arts et Métiers in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Musée des Arts et Métiers?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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