Photo Essay: Explore the Musée des Arts et Metiers in Paris

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Photo Essay: Explore the Musée des Arts et Metiers in Paris
In Paris, it’s a delight to visit the permanent collections of lesser known museums. One such gem is found in the Upper Marais district. The Musée des Arts et Metiers is an industrial design museum housed in the former priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs (60 rue Réaumur, 3rd arrondissement). The Conservatoire national des arts et métiers was founded in 1794 by Henri Grégoire as a museum of technological innovation. After a renovation and expansion in 2000, the museum now exhibits over 2,400 scientific instruments and inventions. These are divided into seven different collections: Scientific instruments, Materials, Energy, Mechanics, Construction, Communication and Transport. The museum’s collection is renowned but the museum is worth visiting for its beautiful interiors alone. The highlight of the collection is the original Foucault’s Pendulum, first exhibited at the International exhibition of Paris in 1855. The device demonstrates the rotation of the Earth. In the courtyard, you’ll also find the original model of Liberty Enlightening the World (AKA the Statue of Liberty) by Auguste Bartholdi. Closed Mondays. Open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Full-price ticket is eight euros. Related article: Favorite Museums in Paris, Our Experts Share Recommendations
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Lead photo credit : Musée des Arts et Metiers. Photo: Fern Nesson

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Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Fern Nesson is a fine art photographer with an MFA in photography. She visits Paris regularly where she captures interior scenes. Her work is abstract, and brings fresh perspective to lovers of Paris, while also illuminating interesting museum exhibitions and cultural events taking place in the City of Light. She recently published a book compilation of the popular Bonjour Paris series "50 Things I Miss About Paris." Purchase this beautiful, photography-filled book on Amazon or contact Fern directly by email: fernlnesson [at] gmail.com. She's offering a special deal for Bonjour Paris readers: purchase the book at cost, a $25 discount.

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  • J. Fitz
    2019-09-20 10:59:34
    J. Fitz
    those photos of various locations in Paris were quite boring.

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