Cultural visit - Paris des sciences

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Explore the treasures of the Musée des Arts et Métiers (MuAM), one of the oldest technical and industrial museums in the world.

From inventions that changed the world to the most fascinating objects in the history of science and technology, this tour takes you on a journey to discover the museum’s iconic pieces: extraordinary machines, antique measuring instruments, early industrial innovations… Every object tells a human story of daring, curiosity and ingenuity.

With a passionate English-speaking guide, we will journey through several centuries of invention.

Programme:

  • 2.45 p.m.: Meet in Paris outside the MuAM
  • 3 p.m.: Start of the guided tour
  • 4.45 p.m.: Guided walk to the Bibliothèque nationale de France (Richelieu branch), where you can admire the majestic Oval Room (subject to availability)
  • 5 pm: a sweet treat in a park and end of the tour

 

Participation fees : 27€ (entry ticket to the museum + guided tour in English + ice cream)

Payment upon registration (see terms and conditions)

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Images: (banner) Clément Ader’s aeroplane, 1897, photo by Céline via pixels.com (1) Musée des Arts et Métiers (2) Clément Ader’s aeroplane, 1897, photo by Céline via pixels (3) Portrait of the chemist Antoine Lavoisier and his wife and collaborator Marie-Anne Pierrette Paulze, 1788, painting by Jacques-Louis David (4) “The Oval Room at the Richelieu site, Bibliothèque nationale de France” by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra