Fragment of tapestry

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Inscription regarding the burial of the body of Saint Peter

Mirror case cover

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Tristan and Isolde meeting Ogrin the Hermit (?)

Rediscovering the historic garden of the Hôtel de Cluny

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The historic garden of the Hôtel de Cluny is currently closed, and significant work is needed to enable it to reopen to the public. This stage will finalise the major modernisation works completed in…

Site protection

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The National Museum of the Middle Ages is located in a unique historical site. Its preservation is a major priority in the establishment strategy. In addition to its maintenance, restoration work is…

Targeted mediation

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The mission of the Musée de Cluny is to welcome all visitors, in their diversity and adopt an inclusive approach. Various options are available to support individuals based on their needs and…

Studying and restoring collections

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The museum’s scientific teams contribute to advancing knowledge about artistic production and the mediaeval period. They study and analyse the collections in relation to other museum collections and…

Preserving and enriching the collections

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The museum's staff are the custodians of a heritage preserved by previous generations. These collections must be preserved for future generations. The museum also actively pursues an acquisition…

The scientific and cultural project

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The overall establishment strategy is guided by a scientific and cultural project (SCP). As a national museum, this SCP is proposed by the management of the Musée de Cluny and validated by the French…

Missions and projects

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The projects undertaken by the National Museum of the Middle Ages are in line with the obligations established by law for museums in France. They also reflect the museum's ambitions regarding heritage…