Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris: the Musée de Cluny plunges into the heart of the Middle Ages

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, history buffs and the curious are invited to take a trip back in time. For an immersion into the heart of the Middle Ages andAntiquity, the Musée de Cluny is a must-see cultural event on the weekend of September 21-22, 2024. As a reminder, this event invites us to take advantage of numerous free visits and exceptional openings in the four corners of Paris and its region.

The Musée de Cluny, Paris' museum of the Middle Ages, its program and age-old treasures
Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Musée de Cluny is housed in the 13th-century Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, and is home to works of art even older than that! Come and visit this museum dedicated to the Middle Ages in Paris. [Read more]

The Musée de Cluny, known as the Musée National du Moyen-Âge, is home to a number of nuggets that are well worth a visit, including the original heads of the kings that once adorned the façade of Notre-Dame cathedral, La Dame à la Licorne, a medieval tapestry that has made its mark on pop culture through the Harry Potter film saga, and the frigidarium of the Thermes Antiques, a cold room with 14-meter-high vaults. This not-to-be-missed venue, which plunges us back into medieval times, invites us to discover its secrets and historical treasures for this 41st edition through a special program.

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The 2024 Heritage Days program at the Musée de Cluny, the National Museum of the Middle Ages

• Flash visits: goldsmithing around the Oignies treasure
  September 21 and 22
  

  A 30-minute guided tour of the "Merveilleux trésor d'Oignies : éclats du 13e siècle" exhibition with a GP-RMN lecturer. This exhibition is organized by the Musée de Cluny - Musée National du Moyen Âge and the Musée des Arts Anciens du Namurois, with the support of the King Baudouin Foundation, owner of the Oignies Treasure.

  
  
  
• Flash visits: the sculpted decor around the chapel of the Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny
  September 21 and 22
  

  A 30-minute guided tour of the chapel of the Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny and a space beneath the chapel usually closed to the public.

  
  
  
• Friends of the Musée de Cluny celebrate the transmission of heritage
  September 21 and 22
  

  The Young Friends of the Musée de Cluny join forces with the Compagnons du Tour de France to offer a unique showcase for the transmission of know-how and the restoration of heritage.
  Hosted by the Musée de Cluny in conjunction with the Mairie du 5ème arrondissement, this weekend event is part of the upcoming exhibition "Rediscovering the Sculptures of Notre-Dame".
  Stonemasons, carpenters and roofers will lead demonstrations and workshops for the general public.
  Several events will be organized with the presence of partner associations such as Bouclier bleu France, protection du Patrimoine. A Tavern run by La Table de Cana will provide food and refreshments.
  To find out more about our association and become a member: https: //amis-musee-cluny.fr/

  
  
  
• Dramatized visit: memory in pieces
  September 21 and 22
  

  What's behind the thermal baths of Lutetia? Accompanied by archaeologist Vacquer, who has returned from the 19th century, the public will soon find themselves plunged into the heart of the Gallo-Roman era to unravel the mystery...
  
  This interactive theatrical tour is offered by the "La Petite Main" company. It is aimed primarily at families with children aged 10 and over.

  
  
  
• Flash visits: Limousin enamel around the Eucharistic dove and the shrine of the Three Kings
  September 21 and 22
  

  A 30-minute tour of the Limoges enamel room and its treasures, led by a GP-RMN lecturer.