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Musée de la BnF, Richelieu

At Richelieu, the BnF museum brings manuscripts, books, coins and other collection treasures into a museum route within the historic library complex.

Location
5 Rue Vivienne 75002 Paris
Visitors and display cases in a bright museum gallery at Musée de la BnF, Richelieu

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A place worth knowing

It is distinct from simply entering a public reading room. Check the museum ticket and any temporary exhibition combination, and choose a guided visit if the building's history is as important to you as the objects.

Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026

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Musée de la BnF, Richelieu

5 Rue Vivienne 75002 Paris

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