They do have some interesting items here but the size of the items means that the number of pieces on display is very limited. They are artfully arranged but can be viewed quickly. More

Lots of old equipment - not really worth it. The best part was the "construction" section. More

Do not miss this museum and this area. Right on the Metro, good bars and brilliant museum for all ages. More

Good guest exhibits, however the permanent collection is not available. More

Large collection of original instruments and machines. More

This museum is very well done and really emcompases most inventions. At the end, you are in the adjecent church were you are able to see full scale cars and first airplanes. You could easily spend 1/2 a day here. More

The old equipment is so pretty it's like art. Really cool variety of stuff. As an engineer this was one of my favorite uses for a Museum Pass. More

Offering an image of Paris other than a destination for a romantic rendez-vous, this fascinating museum displays the tools and technology that revolutionized human history. While the traditional translation of 'arts et metiers' is 'arts and crafts,' I always think of this as the industrial arts museum. From primitive weights and measurements, to ancient astrolabes and precision instruments, to steam... More

Just opposite the Metro in an old church. They have everything from Foucault's pendulum to Telstar, with steel-works and sewing-machines in between. The blurb is in French but most items speak for themselves. I'm an old lady of 62 but spent a happy 3 hours there and was fascinated. More