Time Travel with the Future Parisian Urban Transport Museum
- Published on 25/10/2025 16:32
Paris is about to fill a major cultural gap by announcing the opening of the Parisian Urban Transport Museum in 2032.
An ambitious project led by RATP, this museum, which will be housed in the former Championnet maintenance workshops in the 18th arrondissement, will cover 12,000 m² and offer an immersive journey through over 125 years of public transport history in Île-de-France.
The goal is to showcase the evolution of urban transportation modes, from the metro to buses, including trams, through a hundred iconic vehicles currently preserved in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. The museum will also highlight a rich documentary heritage, including 260,000 photographs, 9,000 films, and 1,300 posters, allowing visitors to trace the social, technical, and cultural history of Parisian transportation.
A Museum for History
The Championnet site, chosen for its historical and industrial significance, has been a nerve center of Parisian transportation since the late 19th century. This iconic location will offer visitors an immersive experience, with interactive exhibitions, reconstructions of period atmospheres, and displays of rolling stock that have marked the history of urban transport.
This project aligns with RATP’s desire to valorize its heritage and strengthen its role as a living memory of urban transportation. It also responds to increasing public demand, as evidenced by the success of open house days organized by the operator.
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While awaiting its opening, the museum already generates great interest and promises to become a must-visit place for enthusiasts of history, mobility, and industrial heritage.
This page is translated from the original post "Voyage dans le temps avec le futur Musée des Transports Urbains Parisiens" in French.
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