Musée des Archives Nationales, Paris

Name: Musée des Archives Nationales
Address: 60 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, Paris, 75003, France
Telephone: +33 1 40 27 60 96

#636 among attractions in Paris

Museum, Baroque architecture, History museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Musée des Archives Nationales, formerly known as the Musée de l'Histoire de France, is a state museum of French history operated by the Archives Nationales. The museum features exhibitions drawn from the collections of the government archives and aims to provide document-based perspective on France’s history and the evolution of French society. It is housed in the Hôtel de Soubise in the Marais neighborhood in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, France. It was first established under Napoleon III in 1867 with the direction of Léon de Laborde. ()

Local name: Musée de l'Histoire de France Coordinates: 48°51'36"N, 2°21'35"E

Address

60 Rue des Francs BourgeoisTemple (Les Archives)Paris 75003 France

Contact

+33 1 40 27 60 96

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Musée des Archives Nationales open?

Musée des Archives Nationales is open:

Monday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Musée des Archives Nationales?

Nearby attractions include Yvon Lambert Gallery, Paris (1 min walk), Le Marais, Paris (2 min walk), Institut Tessin, Paris (3 min walk), Hôtel de Soubise, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Musée des Archives Nationales by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musée des Archives Nationales:

Bus

Rue Vieille du Temple • Lines: 29 (1 min walk)
Archives - Haudriettes • Lines: 29, 75 (4 min walk)

Metro

Rambuteau • Lines: 11 (8 min walk)
Saint-Paul • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: Batobus (12 min walk)
Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (18 min walk)

Train

Châtelet - Les Halles (15 min walk)
Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (20 min walk)