Musée des Arts et Métiers
Musée des Arts et Métiers, Technology and science museum in 3rd arrondissement, France
The museum displays over 80,000 scientific instruments, technological inventions, and industrial innovations across seven different thematic sections within a former medieval priory.
Established in 1794 during the French Revolution, the museum served as a repository for scientific instruments and inventions to preserve technological knowledge.
The collection includes the original model of the Statue of Liberty by Bartholdi, demonstrating the connection between French and American industrial heritage.
The museum opens from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with extended hours until 9:30 PM on Thursdays, offering guided tours in French and English.
The museum houses the original Foucault pendulum, which demonstrates Earth's rotation through daily demonstrations at noon and 5:00 PM in the former church.
Location: 3rd arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1794
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 60 rue Réaumur 75003
Opening Hours: Friday-Wednesday 10:00-18:00; Thursday 10:00-21:30
Phone: +33153018220
Website: https://arts-et-metiers.net
GPS coordinates: 48.86610,2.35541
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
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