Musée Au fil du papier
Municipal museum housed in the Hôtel de la Monnaie in Pont-à-Mousson, with a unique collection of papier-mâché objects and the history of the town.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the Hôtel de la Monnaie, a Renaissance mansion built in 1591 in the centre of Pont-à-Mousson and listed as a historic monument. The town acquired its collections between 1982 and 1999, and the museum opened in 1999. It has held the Musée de France label since 2003.
The first rooms tell the story of the town, shaped by the founding of the University of Lorraine in Pont-à-Mousson in 1572. Since 2006 one room has been devoted to the Fonderies de Pont-à-Mousson, and another to the popular prints of Pont-à-Mousson (imagerie populaire mussipontaine), whose colourful lithographs delighted generations of children and adults.
The upper floors present a set of lacquered papier-mâché furniture and objects in 19th-century chinoiserie style, produced mainly by the firm Adt. The museum also holds old printed works, bibliophile books and local history collections. A digital route with augmented reality, games and an audio guide completes the visit.
Highlights
- Unique collection in France of lacquered papier-mâché objects
- History of the town and of the University of Lorraine, founded in 1572
- Room devoted to the Fonderies de Pont-à-Mousson
- Popular prints of Pont-à-Mousson (imagerie populaire mussipontaine)
- Digital route with augmented reality and audio guide
Permanent exhibitions
- Papier mâché laqué et arts décoratifs – Furniture and objects of papier-mâché in 19th-century chinoiserie style, produced mainly by the firm Adt.
- Histoire de la ville, université et Fonderies – History of Pont-à-Mousson and its university since 1572, with a room on the Fonderies and a room on the popular prints of Pont-à-Mousson.
- Founded
- 1999
- Operated by
- Ville de Pont-à-Mousson
- Visitors per year
- approx. 6,200 (2019)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 24 · Free for under-25s. |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree for under-25s. |
| Supplement for the augmented reality route | €3Added to the admission price. |
The rates shown on the museum’s page are €5 for adults and €3 at the reduced rate; admission is free for under-25s.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 24 |
|---|
- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers workshops for adults and children, as well as educational visits, according to the departmental tourism portal. The digital route includes games.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the town centre, in the Hôtel de la Monnaie, rue Magot de Rogéville.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop and toilets, according to the departmental tourism portal.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | A digital route with augmented reality, games and a full audio guide is available. Guided visits on request for individuals and groups, and educational visits. |
