For Museums' Night, we're off to discover the Museum of Freemasonry, which is opening its doors to us free of charge this Saturday, May 17, 2025 . This unusual museum lifts the veil on the intriguing history of this organization, initiated in 1778 by Benjamin Franklin. Thousands of documents testify to the role played by lodges in the history of the Republic, particularly in the choice of its values: tolerance, secularism and solidarity.
More than two centuries of history are presented in 400 square meters. Ritual decorations and objects belonging to lodges and masons are on display, as are seals, jewels, medals, manuscripts, engravings and architectural books. Numerous photographs shed light on the daily lives of Freemasons.
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The date is set: for this 21st edition of the Nuit des Musées, you can enjoy a nocturnal tour of the museum, discovering the Masonic temples. It's also an opportunity to discover this unusual museum from a different angle, at night, to leave the mystery even deeper. Discover the program in detail!
A Night in the Forest
Saturday, May 17, 2025
7pm to 11:30pm
Discover the Masonic temples, places of memory and history.
Discover the world of forest rites with our temporary exhibition.
Under the starry sky, the mysteries of the forest open up to you.. .
Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025
Location
Freemasonry Museum
16 rue Cadet
75009 Paris 9
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.museefm.org