Musée des Arts et Métiers: Paris’s Hidden Museum of Inventions
Inside a medieval priory, Paris's museum of science and invention brings two centuries of technology to life, from Pascal's calculator and Ader's aircraft to a steampunk metro station next door.
Smart Tips Before You Go
Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience
Go on a Friday evening
The museum stays open until 9 p.m. on Fridays, a handy way to fit it in after a busy day of sightseeing.
Catch Lady Liberté
From 22 September 2026 to 1 August 2027, an immersive exhibition reveals how the Statue of Liberty was built in Paris. It needs its own ticket.
Ride the steampunk metro station
Arts et Métiers station on line 11 is covered in riveted copper plates and porthole windows, redesigned in 1994 by Belgian artist François Schuiten.
Step into the priory church
The former Saint-Martin-des-Champs church shelters vintage aircraft and a Foucault pendulum inside a medieval setting.
Travel light
Only cabin-size bags (max. 55 × 35 × 25 cm) are accepted, and a cloakroom is available on site.
Free on first Sundays
Entry to the permanent collection is free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month, though Lady Liberté is not included.
Smart Tips Before You Go
Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience
Go on a Friday evening
The museum stays open until 9 p.m. on Fridays, a handy way to fit it in after a busy day of sightseeing.
Catch Lady Liberté
From 22 September 2026 to 1 August 2027, an immersive exhibition reveals how the Statue of Liberty was built in Paris. It needs its own ticket.
Ride the steampunk metro station
Arts et Métiers station on line 11 is covered in riveted copper plates and porthole windows, redesigned in 1994 by Belgian artist François Schuiten.
Step into the priory church
The former Saint-Martin-des-Champs church shelters vintage aircraft and a Foucault pendulum inside a medieval setting.
Travel light
Only cabin-size bags (max. 55 × 35 × 25 cm) are accepted, and a cloakroom is available on site.
Free on first Sundays
Entry to the permanent collection is free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month, though Lady Liberté is not included.
Virtual visit of Musée des Arts et Métiers
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Work Schedule
Quick Tips
Recommended Visit Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours
Best Known For: Historic inventions, vintage aircraft and Foucault’s pendulum
Getting There: Metro lines 3 & 11 (Arts et Métiers) or line 4 (Réaumur–Sébastopol); bus 20, 38, 39
Free on: The first Sunday of each month (permanent collection only)
On-site Amenities
Audio guides in 7 languages
Cloakroom available
Museum shop
Wheelchairs and seating available
Strollers on loan (ID required)
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