Musée de la BnF, National library museum in 2nd arrondissement, France.
The Musée de la BnF displays centuries of French literary heritage through manuscripts, rare books, and precious documents within the Site Richelieu-Louvois complex.
The museum opened in September 2022 after twelve years of restoration work, marking three centuries since the establishment of the original royal library.
The Mazarin Gallery exhibits medieval prayer books, original manuscripts, and the throne of King Dagobert among its extensive collection of national treasures.
Adult admission costs 10 euros for permanent collections and 13 euros including temporary exhibitions, while students enter free with valid identification.
The Salle Ovale reading room provides public access to 20,000 books and digital terminals for exploring the national library's extensive collections.
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 2022
Architects: Bruno Gaudin
Official opening: September 17, 2022
Address: 5 rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris, France
Website: https://bnf.fr/fr/le-musee-de-la-bnf
GPS coordinates: 48.86738,2.33846
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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