Pavillon de l'Arsenal facts for kids
The Pavillon de l'Arsenal is a special place in Paris, France. It's like a big center for learning about architecture and how cities are planned. You can find it in the 4th area of Paris, at 21, boulevard Morland. It's open every day except Mondays, and it's free to visit!
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What is the Pavillon de l'Arsenal?
This building is known as the Paris Center for architecture and urbanism. This means it's a place where people can learn about how buildings are designed and how cities grow. Urban planning is all about making sure cities have good homes, parks, and roads for everyone.
History of the Building
The building itself was built a long time ago, between 1878 and 1879. It was first made for a man named Laurent-Louis Borniche. He was a wood merchant and also enjoyed painting. The building is located near where an old monastery used to be, which later became a place for storing weapons, called an arsenal.
In 1988, the building changed its purpose. It became a dedicated center for showing exhibitions and sharing information. All of this information is about how Paris is planned and how its buildings are designed.
What You Can See and Do There
Today, the Pavillon de l'Arsenal is a very active place. It holds many different exhibitions. It also publishes books that help people understand daily life in Paris. It's a meeting spot for people who work on city planning. This includes experts and city leaders.
Permanent Exhibition
The museum has a large permanent exhibition. It covers about 800 square meters. This exhibit shows the history of Parisian architecture. It helps you see how the city has changed and grown over many years. You can learn about different styles of buildings.
Temporary Exhibitions
Besides the main exhibit, there are three other areas. These are used for special temporary shows. These shows cover many interesting topics. For example, past exhibits have shown different types of homes in Paris. They have also explored how Paris was changed by a famous city planner named Baron Haussmann. He redesigned many parts of Paris in the 1800s. Other exhibits have looked at big projects for Paris, like those considered for the 2012 Olympic Games bid. They also feature architecture from France and other countries.
See also
- List of museums in Paris
