The Museum of Freemasonry, the organization between history and mysteries

Many historical figures have announced over the centuries that they belong to the Freemasonone organization in particular mysterious, which has greatly influenced society for the past 300 years. In the 9th arrondissement of Paris we find the Freemasonry Museum, which traces its vast heritage through exceptional documents, medals and ritual objects. The museum is also located in the very safe seat of the Grand Orient of FranceLhas the oldest French Masonic obedience.

Thanks to guided tour (Saturday and Sunday), it is possible to take advantage of privileged access to Masonic temples, on the floors above the museum. Come and discover the origin of Freemasonry, linked to the work of bricklayer and bricklayer, organized very early in the form of corporations. From century to century, Freemasons mingle with history in many countries and are associated with well-known names such as the Templars. The organization enjoys a unique reputation, sometimes close to esotericism and occult currents, very difficult to demystify.

But why today Freemasonry raises so many questions, halo mysteries and cliché? Each of its members can choose to disclose their membership in the organization. In fact, if we know that many kings and eminent personalities such as Voltaire were part of it, for many others the doubt remains and intrigues. The not started you will then be able to discover in this permanent exhibition of 600m2, how this works secret societyits rites and its values, thanks to paintings, ancient books and even furniture, which retrace three centuries of historyfrom the French Revolution to the Paris Commune.