Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: the Museum of Radiology and Medical Imaging

Every year, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days ) attract enthusiasts and the curious, who are invited to enjoy a weekend rich in beautiful discoveries and cultural highlights. This Europe-wide event invites us to explore our heritage from every angle, with a fabulous program of visits, events, workshops and much more, in iconic and sometimes little-known locations. Museums, monuments, castles, churches, but also ministries, hospitals, embassies, libraries and major institutions: many establishments play the game every year and have some wonderful surprises in store for us. Don't miss the next event, which will take place on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024, for the 41st time!

Every year, there's so much to do in the Paris region that it's hard not to find something to suit your passion. If you're fascinated by medical science and technology, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) can be the perfect opportunity to discover specialized museums andinstitutions that are opening their doors for the occasion.

For example, you can discover the Musée de la Radiologie et de l'Imagerie Médicale (Museum of Radiology and Medical Imaging), located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. Usually accessible by appointment only, this little-known site tells thestory of the history and development of radiology over more than a century through its collections. Find out what's in store for the upcoming Heritage Days on September 21!

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The 2024 Heritage Days program at the Museum of Radiology and Medical Imaging :

• Guided tour of the Museum of Radiology
  Saturday September 21, 10.00 am, 11.15 am, 1.00 pm, 2.15 pm, 3.45 pm, 5.00 pm
  

  During a guided tour, you'll discover how radiology came into being at the end of the 19th century.
  Created from the collections of the Société Française de Radiologie and the Centre Antoine Béclère, the museum boasts over 500 objects, most dating from between 1850 and 1950, before the advent of modern medical imaging. During your guided tour, you'll discover an exceptional collection of vacuum ampoules and X-ray tubes, models of radiology equipment and wax lesion reproductions.