History Museums in Paris

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Immerse yourself in history and discover an exceptional site

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Located in a breathtaking postmodern building designed by Frank Gehry, the Cinémathèque Française is a French non-profit film organization that houses one of the largest archives of film documents and film-related objects in the world. Alongside daily showings of global cinemas on their film screens, the museum is also home to the Méliès Museum which showcases the life of French cinematic pioneer George Méliès.

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View historic ship models and learn about naval history

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Tour the coin exhibits and visit the metalworking workshops

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The Musée de la Libération de Paris was inaugurated in 2019 to celebrate 75 years since the city was liberated from Nazi occupation. Hear the fascinating story of how proud, ordinary Parisians stood up to German rule and retook their city over six days in 1944.

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View historical artifacts and learn about the French Revolution

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View architectural models and visit the museum's galleries

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Musée Cognacq-Jay is a museum packed with 18th-century art and wonders in a classic French Renaissance mansion, located in the Marais District in Paris. The museum's collection was brought together by Ernest Cognacq and his wife Marie-Louise Jay between 1900 and 1925. This VIP couple had quite an influence on Paris, as they also founded the department store La Samaritaine, though they invested the majority of their fortune in French 18th-century works of art.

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At the gateway to Paris, step back in time and discover the finest pages in the history of mankind at the Cité de l'Histoire. Thanks to ultra-immersive technological shows and animations, young and old alike can relive the great events of the past, meet the emblematic figures of French history and experience new emotions! Three main attractions, a space entirely dedicated to history, a universe inspired by different eras... all imagined by Franck Ferrand, directed by Thierry Rétif and produced by Amaclio Productions, a company renowned for its immersive historical shows.

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The Musée de la Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux, which opened on 11 November 2011 is located on the site of the First Battle of the Marne in Meaux. It is Europe’s biggest First World War museum. Spread across 3,000 square metres, you can discover one of the richest and most varied collections linked to the Great War, with attractive, innovative scenography that takes you on a journey back in time.