Musée de la Franc-Maçonnerie, Freemasonry museum in 9th arrondissement, France.
The Musée de la Franc-Maçonnerie presents a collection of 10,000 artifacts across 800 square meters of exhibition space in the Hôtel du Grand Orient de France.
Established in 1889, the museum faced challenges during World War II when its collections were taken, but reopened in 1973 with recovered items from Moscow.
The museum exhibits ceremonial objects, including Voltaire's Masonic apron from 1778 and Lafayette's sword, reflecting the connection between Freemasonry and French society.
Located near Cadet metro station, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 18:00, with extended hours on Saturdays.
The institution maintains 23,000 volumes in its archives, including a first edition of James Anderson's Constitutions of the Free Masons from 1723.
Location: 9th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1889
Address: 16 rue Cadet 75009
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-12:30,14:00-18:00; Saturday 10:00-13:00,14:00-19:00; Sunday 10:00-12:30,14:00-18:00
Phone: +33145237409
Website: https://museefm.org
GPS coordinates: 48.87492,2.34315
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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