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The Base
The Base
The Crystal
The Mezzanine
The Cloud
Temporary exhibitionsThe Cloud
Permanent exhibitionsThe Terrace
Eternities, visions of the beyond
Explore societies’ attitude to death and funeral practices
The exhibition compares modern-day questions with those of civilizations of various eras: Amerindian cultures, African, ancient Egypt, ancient Peru, the Iron Age (Koban) ...
Societies, the human theatre
Understand what structures our societies
Stroll between the collections to discover cultures and eras that could never have met but share striking similarities.
Species, the web of life
What is the role of humans within the living world?
This exhibition questions the place of humans and their interactions with the entire living world.
Origins, stories of the world
Go back in time to the Big Bang
All societies feel the need to explain the origins of life and its evolution. The exhibition explores this question in a journey that invites you to go back in time: from the appearance of humans back to the first sources of life, through to the formation of the Universe. ation de l’Univers.
Within the space of a dream
Until 24 August 2025
Get ready to immerse yourself in the worlds of dream
Epidemics, caring for living things
From 12 April 2024 to 16 February 2025
How have we responded to epidemics during the past thousands of years?
Into the forest with Vincent Munier
Until 27 April 2025
Photographer and filmmaker Vincent Munier has a passion for wild nature, having explored French forests, particularly those of the Vosges, from an early age. With this exhibition, he offers us a sound and visual journey through nature that looks familiar but is often overlooked.
Within the space of a dream
Until 24 August 2025
Get ready to immerse yourself in the worlds of dream
Family activities
Tours and workshops, for children and adults
Immerse yourself in fabulous stories, discover the world. Ready for a new journey, on Earth and throughout the Universe?
Bookstore and Shop
An essential stop on the tour
The bookstore and shop offers a rich, adapted and evolving selection of objects and books, relating to the temporary exhibitions, but also the permanent collections.
Émile Guimet Gallery
Discover the story of the collections through that of their donors
Eighty donors are honoured in this gallery through objects indicative of a particular perspective, the excitement of discovery, a desire for knowledge and a willingness to share. Everything here speaks of scientific passion, a taste for travel, delight in art, fruitful encounters and ongoing dialogues.
Large auditorium
For conferences and entertainment
The museum hosts scientific and cultural events all year round. Conferences, screenings and round tables are an opportunity to address social topics on humanity and its environment, understand the complexity of the world and report on current scientific research. Shows invite you to the crossroads of traditional cultures and contemporary entertainment.
Small auditorium
An intimate space for discovery and exchange
Smaller than the Grand Auditorium on the upper level, the Small Auditorium opens its doors to scientific and cultural events in small groups.