Museum of National Archives, State archive museum in Marais district, France.
The Museum of National Archives occupies the Hôtel de Soubise building, presenting French historical records through permanent and temporary exhibitions of documents and artifacts.
Léon de Laborde established the museum in 1867 during Napoleon III's reign, creating a classification system for preserving and displaying national historical documents.
The museum exhibits crucial documents of French heritage, including Charlemagne's diploma, Marie-Antoinette's final letter, and the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
Visitors can access the museum Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 to 17:30, while weekend hours are limited to afternoon visits from 14:00 to 17:30.
The museum contains an iron chest housing Napoleon I's testament and King Louis XVI's journal, alongside a parchment from King Childebert III dated December 695.
Location: 3rd arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1867
Founders: Léon de Laborde
Official opening: 1867
Part of: Archives nationales
Opening Hours: Monday,Wednesday-Friday 10:00-17:30, Saturday,Sunday 14:00-17:30
Website: http://archives-nationales.culture.gouv.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.85985,2.35961
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:50
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