Paris has many themed museums that go beyond the usual tourist circuits. The underground sewer system has been open for visits since the 19th century, allowing visitors to see the technical installations that revolutionized urban hygiene. The fan museum houses over 2,500 pieces from the Renaissance to today, explaining traditional manufacturing techniques. The counterfeiting museum compares authentic products with copies to highlight issues of intellectual property. The Parisian collections cover a variety of fields: Asian art at the Guimet Museum with 45,000 objects from the Neolithic to the 20th century, African and Oceanian cultures at Quai Branly, fairground artifacts from the 19th century at Arts Forains, old automata and magic devices from past centuries. The Museum of Hunting and Nature is housed in a 17th-century townhouse and combines antique weapons with modern designs. These institutions offer unique insights into the social, technical, and artistic history of Paris.
Paris, France
The museum presents the history of Paris sewage system since the 19th century with original installations and technical facilities.
Paris, France
This collection contains over 2500 fans from different periods, from Renaissance to present day, with detailed exhibitions about manufacturing techniques.
Paris, France
This museum documents the history of the counterfeiting industry. It displays original products next to fake ones and explains detection methods.
Paris, France
A museum housed in a 17th century mansion displaying collections of hunting weapons, animal sculptures and contemporary art.
Paris, France
The museum displays historical magic apparatus, automatons and technical devices for creating optical illusions from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Bercy, Paris, France
The museum presents a collection of fairground objects from 1850 to 1950: carousels, swings and mechanical game machines.
Place d'Iéna, Paris, France
The museum houses over 45,000 objects of Asian art from the Neolithic period to the 20th century.
Montparnasse, Paris, France
The museum occupies the sculptor's former studio and displays his sculptures, drawings and photographs from 1910-1967.
Paris, France
This museum displays a collection of 800 French dolls from 1800 to 1959, featuring period costumes and historical accessories.
Paris, France
A museum displaying 3500 artifacts from cultures of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas in a green building with vertical garden.
Paris, France
This military collection displays detailed three-dimensional models of French fortifications from the 17th to 19th centuries at various scales.
Le Bourget, France
The museum displays over 150 aircraft including historical military planes, passenger aircraft and prototypes. The collection includes spacecraft and rockets.
Paris, France
The museum presents the history of wine making in France through exhibits of ancient tools and historical documents.
Belleville, Paris, France
The museum displays personal items, letters, photographs and recordings of the French singer in her former apartment.
9th arrondissement, Paris, France
The museum occupies the artist's house and displays over 1300 paintings and drawings across three floors.
16th arrondissement, Paris, France
The museum houses 7000 Asian art objects in a 19th-century mansion with original interior decoration.
Paris, France
The wax museum displays over 300 historical and contemporary figures in detailed scenes. Located in the 9th arrondissement.