Photo : Le chat botté, seconde moitié du XIXe siècle, crayon et aquarelle sur papier coll. musée des Beaux-Arts, Dole Auguste Belin, Le Chat Botté © Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dole, cl. H. Bertand
Postal Museum: a magical exhibition to discover with the family!
Ogre's mouth, enchanted forest, Donkey Skin dresses: from November 18, 2026, to April 19, 2027, the Postal Museum brings fairy tales and postal history into dialogue in an immersive exhibition for all ages.
Musée Postal (Paris 15th)
About
The exhibition Once Upon a Time… The Post Office and Fairy Tales takes you on a journey into the world of fairy tales to discover the history of the post office in a different way.
The adventure begins in the entrance hall. A vintage stagecoach, pulled by postal drones, greets visitors. To enter the exhibition, you must then dare to pass through the wide-open mouth of an ogre! Further on, children and adults walk through a life-size forest, where you can even smell the moss.
The route brings together more than 500 works and unusual objects. Some are on loan from major institutions such as the Louvre, the Mucem, the Cinémathèque Française, and the Mobilier National. Others are original creations by master artisans. Pieces not to be missed include: the dresses from Donkey Skin (copies made by Rosalie Varda), or a braid over two meters high made of postal hair, a nod to Rapunzel.
Letters, messengers, travels, anticipation, and good news: fairy tales and the post office often tell the same stories. The exhibition invites you to rediscover them together, to bring this heritage to life and pass it on to the youngest.
Family activities:
- Workshops and storytelling tours are offered throughout the exhibition.
- Santa Claus visits the museum on Sunday, December 6, 2026, in the afternoon.
- On Saturday, January 23, 2027, programming focused on reading fairy tales is offered as part of the 'Nuits de la lecture' (Reading Nights).
- The 'Fée-stival', March 20 and 21, 2027: on the occasion of World Storytelling Day, two days dedicated to families with creative workshops, fun mediations, and child-friendly tours.
Our take on this event
Forget everything you thought you knew about mail as you step into a fairytale world hidden behind an ogre's jaw. Featuring rare treasures on loan from prestigious museums, this exhibit beautifully blends the history of letter writing with the whimsy of classic folklore. It is a whimsical escape that promises to captivate the imagination of both kids and the young at heart.
Discover the exhibition Once Upon a Time… The Post and Fairy Tales, hosted at the Musée Postal from November 18, 2026, to April 19, 2027. This immersive experience bridges the gap between folklore and postal history. Visitors traverse a life-sized forest and admire over 500 unique objects, including costumes from Peau d’Âne. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, as well as visitors who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or have cognitive disabilities. Come explore this magical collection located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris.
Located at 34, boulevard de Vaugirard, the Musée Postal offers a journey into the intersection of magic and communication. After passing through the mouth of an ogre, visitors enter a forest environment to view artifacts lent by institutions like the Louvre and the Mucem. Highlights include original craftsmanship such as a massive braid inspired by Rapunzel and replicas of famous fairy tale garments.
Special events are scheduled throughout the exhibition. The Père Noël will visit on the afternoon of December 6, 2026. The Nuits de la lecture will take place on January 23, 2027, and the Fée-stival will offer family activities on March 20 and 21, 2027, featuring workshops and child-friendly tours.
The museum operates daily from 11:00 to 18:00, except on Tuesdays. Last entry is at 17:15. Please note that the museum is closed on December 25, January 1, and May 1. On December 24 and 31, it closes at 16:00. General admission is 13 €, with a 9 € reduced rate. Admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. The facility is fully adapted for visitors with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.
