All profession & craft museums to visit in Paris

Discover the skills and trades that have shaped societies at 7 profession and craft museums in Paris. These museums highlight the history and techniques of various professions and crafts.

Are you interested in the art of craftsmanship? These are the must-visit profession and craft museums in Paris:

  1. Musée des arts et métiers1

    Musée des arts et métiers

     Paris
    The Musée des arts et métiers (Museum of arts and professions) is a museum in Paris that houses the collection of the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers, which was founded in 1794. The museum has a collection of more than 80,000 objects, of which 40,000 are exhibited in the museum, including
  2. Musée de la Poste2

    Musée de la Poste

     Paris
    The Musée de La Poste is a unique museum dedicated to the postal history and philately of France. Operated by the French postal operator La Poste, the museum offers a deep dive into the evolution of postal services in France. From the early days of mail delivery to the modern era of philately, the museum showcases a wide range of exhibits that tell the story of France's postal history.
  3. Musée du Vin3

    Musée du Vin

     Paris
    In Musée du Vin (the Wine Museum in Paris), you will learn much about the history and also the process of making of one of the most iconic products of France: wine. The Wine Museum illustrates the richness and diversity of the French craft of winemaking, by exhibiting tools and objects used to make
  4. History of Medicine Museum4

    History of Medicine Museum

     Paris
    The History of Medicine Museum in Paris (Musée d’histoire de la médecine) is a museum in Paris occupies the second floor of the Paris Descartes University. Its collections, the oldest in Europe, were brought together by professor Dean Lafaye in the 18th century, and an important collection was later
  5. Musée de l'éventail5

    Musée de l'éventail

     Paris
    The Musée de l'Éventail is a Fan Museum located within the Atelier Anne Hoguet, a workshop for fan-making and restoration in Paris. The museum is dedicated to fans in general as well as fan-making and presents its exhibitions in two rooms. The former showroom is furnished in Henry II style with a fi
  6. Musée du Parfum6

    Musée du Parfum

     Paris
    The Musée du Parfum in Paris (The Perfume Museum) is housed in a Napoleon III style mansion. It was built in 1860 by the architect Lesoufaché, a pupil of Garnier, famous for having built the opera of the same name located in front of the museum. Painted ceilings, parquet floors, romantic stuccoes, f
  7. Musée de la Contrefaçon7

    Musée de la Contrefaçon

     Paris
    The Musée de la Contrefaçon is a museum in Paris that is dedicated to counterfeiting. The museum exhibits more than 350 items, pairing each counterfeit with its authentic original. The collection includes various items such as toys, pens, clothes, tools, and luxury goods.