Mundolingua
Small interactive museum of languages near Saint-Sulpice in Paris, with games, touchscreens and objects such as an Enigma machine.
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About the museum
Mundolingua is a museum of languages on rue Servandoni, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, near the Luxembourg Gardens and the church of Saint-Sulpice. The museum's website names Mark Oremland as its founder. The museum reopened to the public in June 2020.
The permanent exhibition covers about 170 m² and explains language through themed alcoves, games, touchscreens and objects to handle. The first space deals with the production of sounds and the place of language among other forms of communication; the trail then covers the history and geography of languages. Headphones allow visitors to listen to videos and soundtracks during the self-guided visit.
Highlights
- Facsimile of the Rosetta Stone
- Enigma cipher machine
- Replica of a Dead Sea manuscript
- Games, touchscreens and objects to handle
- Themed evenings on the third Thursday of the month
Permanent exhibition
- Exposition permanente Mundolingua – About 170 m² devoted to languages, with a facsimile of the Rosetta Stone, an Enigma machine, games and touchscreens.
- Founded
- 2013
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €8Students under 25, people over 65, job seekers and holders of a disability card, on proof |
| Children & teens | €7free up to age 3 · Child rate for ages 4 to 12; free under 4. |
| Seniors | €8From age 65, on proof. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €8Holders of a disability card, on proof. |
| Students & apprentices | €8Under 25, on proof. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €6 per personSelf-guided visit from 15 people. Guided visit from 5 people, with a surcharge of €3 per person. Adults accompanying a school group enter free of charge. |
| Passion Pass annual adult | €30Unlimited access for one year from the date of purchase; non-transferable. |
| Passion Pass annual reduced rate | €20 |
| Passion Pass annual duo | €50One named person and a guest. |
The museum is part of the Pass Culture / ADAGE scheme for school activities.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Playful trail with games, touchscreens and objects to handle. Birthday visits and workshops for children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Saint-Sulpice
Metro: Saint-Sulpice (line 4), Mabillon (line 10), Odéon (lines 4 and 10), Sèvres-Babylone (line 12). RER B: Luxembourg. Bus: Sénat stop (58, 84, 89) and Église Saint-Sulpice stop (63, 70, 86, 87, 96).
Nearby Vélib' bike stations: no. 6022 (17 rue Lobineau) and no. 6017 (34 rue de Condé).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Rooms can be rented in the evening or during opening hours for language-related activities such as classes or lectures.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Self-guided visits with headphones for videos and soundtracks, or guided tours. Recommended duration of the self-guided visit: 1 hour 30 minutes. For school classes, there are the “La Linguadiversité” workshops and self-guided visit questionnaires, also available in English and German. |
