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April 29
Sip wine and enjoy appetizers in the company of David Lebovitz, with music by Cat Jahnke, all for a good cause! Help support the SOS Helpline, the emotional support line in English by attending their "Apéro-Dinatoire" evening, at Verjus Restaurant (just outside Palais Royal, 47 rue Montpensier, 1st) from 6-9pm. The fee is €60/person, and I will be there as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. RSVP on their website. See you there!

May 19
Tonight is La Nuit Européenne des Musée, a free all-night museum festival with special events and expositions to lure even the most reluctant culture-phobes through the door. Stay tuned for the program on the official website...

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Sightseeing > Museums > Arts et Métiers

Musée des Arts et Métiers
60, rue Réaumur, 3rd
Arts et Métiers or Réaumur-Sébastopol
Tel
01 53 01 82 00
www.arts-et-metiers.net

A museum of the history of technology, the permanent collection is divided into seven areas –scientific instruments, materials, construction, communication, energy, mechanics and transportation- each with its unique objects on display.

Opening Hours: Daily except Monday, from 10am-6pm (until 9:30pm on Thursdays). Closed on holidays.

Tickets: Entry to the Permanent Collection €6.50, reduced rate of €4.50 for teachers and students. Entry to Temporary Exhibitions €3, reduced rate of €2 for teachers and students.

Free Entrance: For Permanent Collection, kids under 18, disabled visitors with one accompanying person, journalists with ID and ICOM (International Council of Museums) members. For Temporary Exhibitions, Kids under 5, journalists with ID and disabled visitors with one accompanying person.

Info and Services: Audioguide available in English for €2.50. Library is open to the public for free.

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