Musée des Arts Forains


The Musée des Arts Forains is a private museum of funfair and fairground objects located within the Pavillons de Bercy in the 12th arrondissement of Paris at 53, avenue des Terroirs de France, Paris, France. It is open to the public by prior reservation.

History

The museum was created by Jean Paul Favand, an actor and antiques dealer, from his private collection. It opened to the public in 1996, and now contains a variety of objects dating between 1850-1950 including 14 amusement rides, 16 fair stalls and restored attractions, 18 sets of historical works, and 1522 independent works. The collections include merry-go-rounds and carousels, German swings, hundred-year-old bicycles, Japanese billiards, a Parisian Waiter Race and a Hooghuys Organ, and the grand vizier Ali Pasha.

Permanent collection

This collection is composed of three thematic rooms : "The Venetian Lounges", "The Theatre of Marvels" and "The Fairground Art Museum". Mainly used for corporate events, the museum is also open to individual visitors.
Permanent collection : 53, avenue des Terroirs de France, 75012 Paris
Temporary collection : 64, rue des Pirogues de Bercy, 75012 Paris
Phone number: + 00 33 1 43 40 16 22
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