Musée Curie

History museum in the former lab of Marie Curie, offering exhibits on radioactivity & oncology.

MARIE CURIE LABRATOIRE
MARIE CURIE OFFICE
MARIE CURIE INVENTION

Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Best time to visit

Visiting on a weekday morning usually means smaller crowds and a calmer, more personal visit through the exhibits.

Photography

Photography for personal, non-commercial use is generally permitted throughout the museum, so feel free to bring a camera or phone.

Check opening days

The museum only opens Wednesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m., and closes for most of August, so plan your visit around this narrow schedule.

Pick up a family booklet

Free self-guided investigation booklets are available for children aged 8 to 12 and 13 to 15, taking about 50 minutes to complete.

Join a Saturday workshop

Free science workshops for adults and children run on Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m.; booking ahead is recommended as spots are limited.

Look for the murals outside

Street artist C215 has painted portraits of Pierre and Marie Curie, and Irène and Frédéric Joliot-Curie, on the museum's facades and garden walls.

Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Best time to visit

Visiting on a weekday morning usually means smaller crowds and a calmer, more personal visit through the exhibits.

Photography

Photography for personal, non-commercial use is generally permitted throughout the museum, so feel free to bring a camera or phone.

Check opening days

The museum only opens Wednesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m., and closes for most of August, so plan your visit around this narrow schedule.

Pick up a family booklet

Free self-guided investigation booklets are available for children aged 8 to 12 and 13 to 15, taking about 50 minutes to complete.

Join a Saturday workshop

Free science workshops for adults and children run on Saturday afternoons at 3 p.m.; booking ahead is recommended as spots are limited.

Look for the murals outside

Street artist C215 has painted portraits of Pierre and Marie Curie, and Irène and Frédéric Joliot-Curie, on the museum's facades and garden walls.

Work Schedule

Wednesday to Saturday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Public holidays: Fridays May 1 and 8, Thursday May 14 , Saturday November 1
August closure: From Saturday August 1 to Tuesday September 1 included

Quick Tips

Recommended Visit Duration: 45 minutes – 1.5 hours

Best For: Science enthusiasts, history lovers, students, and anyone interested in Marie Curie’s remarkable story

 

On-site Amenities

Restroom available

A free storage drawer is available

Boutique and bookshop

Wooden benches are available in the garden

Accessible facilities for visitors with reduced mobility

Price

Full price

Free

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History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

The Musée Curie is located within the historic Curie Pavilion, part of the former Radium Institute where pioneering research on radioactivity took place.

The museum celebrates the extraordinary achievements of Marie Curie and Pierre Curie, whose groundbreaking work transformed modern science.

In 1898, Marie and Pierre Curie discovered the radioactive elements Polonium and Radium, opening a new chapter in physics and chemistry.

History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

The Musée Curie is located within the historic Curie Pavilion, part of the former Radium Institute where pioneering research on radioactivity took place.

The museum celebrates the extraordinary achievements of Marie Curie and Pierre Curie, whose groundbreaking work transformed modern science.

In 1898, Marie and Pierre Curie discovered the radioactive elements Polonium and Radium, opening a new chapter in physics and chemistry.

How to get there

Address

1 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie, 75005 Paris

Tel

0156245533

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