Musee de la prefecture de police

Offer

Temporary exhibition, La Belle Époque du préfet Lépine ?

The temporary exhibition runs from 15 January through 20 September 2026 following an extension. It presents more than 150 postcards alongside original period objects, arranged around approximately fifteen themes exploring the police in Paris during the Belle Époque.

Offer

French Sign Language guided tour

A guided museum visit in French Sign Language is organised on Saturday 7 March at 14:00. The visit introduces the museum and its most unusual objects. Reservation required. Price: 12 €.

Offer

Free museum admission

Access to the museum is free. Reservations are mandatory for every visit, whether self-guided or guided.

Event

Museum visit

Mon, 24 Aug

Visit the museum and discover the history of Parisian policing from the 17th century to the present through more than 2,000 original works, including uniforms, weapons, paintings, photographs, equipment and evidence from major criminal cases. Reservation is mandatory for all visits, whether self-guided or guided. Admission is free.

Event

Late museum opening

Mon, 24 Aug

The museum is open late on Thursdays. Reservation is mandatory for all visits, whether self-guided or guided. Admission is free.

Event

Saturday museum visit

Mon, 24 Aug

The museum is open on the first and third Saturday of each month. Reservation is mandatory for all visits, whether self-guided or guided. Admission is free.

Event

Guided tour of the temporary exhibition

Mon, 24 Aug

A guided tour of the current temporary exhibition, held on the first and third Saturday of each month. Reservation is required.

Event

French Sign Language guided museum tour

Sun, 7 Mar

A guided tour in French Sign Language, presenting the museum and its most unusual objects. Booking is required. The stated price is 12 EUR.