Musée des Arts et Métiers

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Zeus, le cheval métallique au MuAM

A monumental metallic horse sculpture from the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, installed on the museum's forecourt with free public access.

Now showing17 Dec 2025 – 10 Jan 2027Free

Lady Liberté. De la sueur, de l'audace, du génie

An immersive look at how the Statue of Liberty was built in 1880s Paris, tracing the copper, iron and ingenuity, including Gustave Eiffel's internal frame, behind the Franco-American monument.

Now showing22 Sept – 1 Aug 2027€21

Statue de la Liberté : reportage photographique à la fin du XIXe siècle

A dozen-plus reproductions of 19th-century archive photos from the museum's collection, following the Statue of Liberty from the Gaget workshops to its Atlantic crossing.

Now showing20 Oct – 31 Dec€12

Travail, ce que disent les objets

A capsule show in which some thirty Cnam and CNRS researchers pick everyday work objects, from office chair to badge and post-it, illustrated by Romain Joly, to show how work is changing.

Upcoming10 Nov – 10 Jan 2027€12

Permanent Collections

Communication : objets phares

From Chappe's optical telegraph and Edison's phonograph to the Lumière brothers' cinematograph and the Telstar satellite, the gallery traces the history of communicating across distance.

Permanent collection€12

Le pendule de Foucault

Léon Foucault's 1851 pendulum, a brass-clad lead sphere whose slowly rotating swing was the first laboratory demonstration that the Earth turns on its axis.

Permanent collection€12

Transports : objets phares

The transport gallery charts travel on land, sea and air, from Cugnot's 1770 steam fardier (the first automobile) to Blériot's Channel-crossing monoplane and Ader's bat-winged Avion III.

Permanent collection€12

Instruments scientifiques : objets phares

Precision instruments from the 15th century onward, including Pascal's 1642 Pascaline calculator, Lavoisier's chemistry apparatus and Foucault's gyroscope.

Permanent collection€12

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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, Fridays until 9pm (late opening). Closed Mondays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December; closes at 4pm on 24 and 31 December 2026. Ticket desks close 45 minutes before closing.. 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 Le Marais area of Paris. The nearest stations are Arts et Métiers (lines 3, 11) and Réaumur – Sébastopol (lines 3, 4).

What can I see at Musée des Arts et Métiers?

One of the world's oldest science museums, where Foucault's pendulum swings and Blériot's aeroplane hangs in a medieval priory. Current highlights include Travail, ce que disent les objets, Statue de la Liberté : reportage photographique à la fin du XIXe siècle and Communication : 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.