History Museums in Paris

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Immerse yourself in history and discover an exceptional site

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Located in a breathtaking postmodern building designed by Frank Gehry, the Cinémathèque Française is a French non-profit film organization that houses one of the largest archives of film documents and film-related objects in the world. Alongside daily showings of global cinemas on their film screens, the museum is also home to the Méliès Museum which showcases the life of French cinematic pioneer George Méliès.

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After four years of major renovation work, the Carnavalet Museum reopened its doors in May 2021. The oldest museum in Paris has had a real rebirth, so expect a breath of new life in a museum that's nearly 150 years old! You'll find more than 625,000 works that tell the story of Paris's past inside.

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At the gateway to Paris, step back in time and discover the finest pages in the history of mankind at the Cité de l'Histoire. Thanks to ultra-immersive technological shows and animations, young and old alike can relive the great events of the past, meet the emblematic figures of French history and experience new emotions! Three main attractions, a space entirely dedicated to history, a universe inspired by different eras... all imagined by Franck Ferrand, directed by Thierry Rétif and produced by Amaclio Productions, a company renowned for its immersive historical shows.

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Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine (Architecture and Heritage City) is a museum for all lovers of architecture, whether they're new to the subject or if it's their passion and profession. Casts and miniatures of major French monuments from the 12th century to the present day are available for guests to admire, as well as a number of international buildings of great renown from the 19th century onwards.

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La Monnaie de Paris, or the Paris Mint, is a government-owned institution responsible for producing France's euro coins. Founded in 864 AD, it is the world's oldest continuously-running minting institution.

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Located in the heart of the Montparnasse district, facing the train station, the Musée de La Poste is a unique, unusual, contemporary museum designed to help you discover a world of postal history! Stroll around its historical (37,000 pieces), philatelic (400,000 pieces) and artistic (6,000 pieces of modern and contemporary art and experience the diversity of the postal world, from the first messengers to how things operate in the present day. You can also enjoy the temporary exhibitions held regularly on the ground floor of the museum.

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The Musée de la Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux, which opened on 11 November 2011 is located on the site of the First Battle of the Marne in Meaux. It is Europe’s biggest First World War museum. Spread across 3,000 square metres, you can discover one of the richest and most varied collections linked to the Great War, with attractive, innovative scenography that takes you on a journey back in time.

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At the Palais de Chaillot overlooking the Trocadéro Gardens, the Musée National de la Marine has reopened after six years of renovation. Learn France's maritime and naval history through a variety of interactive exhibits. From the days of wooden sailing ships to the age of modern cruise ships, you'll leave the museum with newfound knowledge about French maritime history. Get ready to take a step back in time, taking a journey from Paris to Le Havre, braving storms and shipwrecks, and learn about 250 years of French maritime and naval history.