Pavillon de l'Arsenal, Architectural museum in Quartier de l'Arsenal, France.
Pavillon de l'Arsenal is an architectural museum in Paris that explores how the city developed and changed. It displays models, photographs, and urban plans across its floors to show the evolution of Paris neighborhoods.
The building was constructed in 1878 as a warehouse for a wood merchant and served that purpose for many years. In 1989 it was transformed and reopened as an architecture center and museum for the public.
The center tells the story of Paris through its architecture and how neighborhoods developed over time. Visitors can see how decisions shaped the city's different districts and the buildings within them.
The museum is located in the Arsenal neighborhood on a wide boulevard that is easy to reach. Visitors should be prepared to climb stairs as the exhibits are spread across multiple levels.
The center features a large digital model showing how Paris might look in the future, including planned building projects across the city. Visitors can explore this interactive display to see what new developments are planned.
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