Cité de la musique de Paris

Philharmonie de Paris Paris

The Musée de la musique brings together within the Philharmonie de Paris a collection of over 7,000 instruments and art objects. Nearly 1,000 of these are on display in the permanent exhibition space, including national treasures and mythical instruments such as a piano by Chopin or a guitar by Brassens, making it possible to relate the history of Western music from the 16th century to the present day and to give an overview of the main musical cultures around the world.

The originality of the museum is to offer, in addition to the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions on themes that encourage the crossing of artistic disciplines, cultural topics and geographical areas.

A multitude of events – guided tours, workshop tours, colloquia, concerts, etc. – enrich or extend the visit, and take place within the major themes that punctuate the life of the Philharmonie.

Since its opening in 1997, the Musée de la musique has attached particular importance to making all of its activities accessible to all audiences, and especially to visitors with disabilities. Its expertise in this field is recognized both by associations representing disabled people and by the cultural sector. In 2013, the Museum received the Heritage for All Award from the Ministry of Culture. For several years, the issue of digital accessibility has been at the heart of its mediation and communication actions.

Photo credits: © The Music Museum – 19th Century Space © W. Beaucardet, 2016