Heritage Days 2024 at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris: the program

The Musée Carnavalet, a Paris museum specializing in the history of the capital, is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2024. An opportunity to discover the most Parisian of museums, after a major four-year renovation. Join us on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024, for a series of visits to discover the museum's collections.

From the Middle Ages to the present day, through the Renaissance, the French Revolution, the Empire, the wars, the Republics... Each moment in history is illustrated and explained in this museum. The capital is at the heart of these collections: you'll find it in the paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, furniture, precious and antique objects and thousands of historical items on display in this magnificent museum.

The Musée Carnavalet is the most Parisian of the capital's museums. Its vocation is to present the history of Paris, from prehistory to the present day, in all its diverse aspects. Historical in essence, the Musée Carnavalet is nonetheless an art museum, presenting mainly original works that reflect the very essence of Paris.

• To be read
• Heritage Days 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region: the full programme for this year's event
• Journées du Patrimoine 2024: the major institutions in Paris and the Île-de-France region to visit
• Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: not-to-be-missed openings and special tours

To help us discover its collections, the Carnavalet museum is offering special tours on September 21 and 22, 2024, for the Heritage Days. Discover the program:

• Visit : Must-sees at the Musée Carnavalet
  September 21 and 22
  

  Accompanied by one of the museum's lecturers, discover the key events in the history of Paris.

  
  
  
• Visit: Stories of crisis and resilience in Paris
  Saturday September 21, 10:30 am, 11:45 am, 2:30 pm, 3:45 pm
  

  Throughout its history, Paris has seen its share of disasters and crises (climatic, health, political...). But how has it survived them, and what means of action have been implemented over the centuries to preserve itself, overcome them or limit their effects? Come and find out during this thematic tour of the museum's works.

  
  
  

Shall we book a weekend, folks?

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