Museum of Arts and Crafts - Free Audio Guide
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Musée des Arts et Métiers, Rue Réaumur, Quartier des Arts-et-Métiers, Paris 3e Arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 75003, France
The Musée des Arts et Métiers is a museum located in Paris that showcases the history of technology and industrial design. Established in 1794, it is housed in a former abbey and features over 80,000 artifacts, including inventions by famous scientists and engineers. Key attractions include the original model of the Foucault pendulum and early airplanes. The museum is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM, with late openings on Thursdays, and offers free admission on the first Sunday of each month. It is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, with facilities available throughout the museum.