Musée Pasteur, Biographical museum in 15th arrondissement, Paris, France
Musée Pasteur is a biographical museum in Paris located within the Institut Pasteur complex at 25 Rue du Docteur Roux in the 15th arrondissement. The rooms contain more than 1,000 scientific instruments and personal objects alongside the private apartment where the scientist spent his final years.
The museum was established in 1935 to preserve the legacy of the scientist and his contributions to research. The collection grew from the living spaces where he worked and resided, documenting the evolution of his scientific practice over time.
The Neo-Byzantine chapel within the building reflects how scientific achievement was honored through architecture during the late 1800s. This space reveals how the institution blended everyday living with commemorative practice, marking the researcher's role in public memory.
The museum is currently undergoing major restoration work and is closed to visitors until November 2028. When planning a visit, account for this closure period and check the institution's website for updates on reopening arrangements.
The collection includes original laboratory equipment and apparatus used during groundbreaking discoveries in microbiology and immunology. These objects allow visitors to see directly the tools that shaped modern medicine and vaccine development.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
