The museum is safe and the decision has been officially reversed in our favor. I never imagined this would actually happen but you all proved me wrong. This result belongs entirely to the people who cared enough to step up and protect our shared history.
September 5, 2010
Final supporters
The Cabinet des Médailles et Antiques in Paris is a first rank free Museum which preserves French National Treasures. It started as the collection of the Kings of France and has been enriched till nowadays through many acquisitions and bequests (Count Caylus, Duke de Luynes, Schlumberger...). So much so that it is one of the very first collections of the World in Greek Ceramics, Cameos and Coins, as well as Marble, Bronze, Ivories... But, shamefully, if nothing is done, this Centuries-old Museum will come to an end.
To learn more about it, please have a look at our website: http://www.cabinetdesmedailles.net
Help us to save the Museum, broadcast these news, sign... and come and visit us!
Association pour la sauvegarde du Musée des médailles et antiques [email protected]
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Le Cabinet des Médailles et Antiques est un musée de premier plan intégré à la Bibliothèque nationale de France, rue de Richelieu à Paris. Il abrite des trésors nationaux (trésor de Childéric, trône de Dagobert, échecs "de Charlemagne", etc.) et des trouvailles archéologiques françaises et étrangères. Enrichi jusqu'à nos jours de nombreux dons, il constitue une des plus importantes collections au monde de vases grecs, pierres fines et monnaies, mais aussi marbres, bronzes, ivoires...
Et pourtant, le projet de "rénovation du quadrilatère Richelieu" prévoit sa disparition ! Sous quel prétexte ? La direction de la BnF ne le dit pas. Mais très bientôt le millier d'oeuvres exposées ne sera plus accessible au public.
Pour nous aider à sauvegarder le musée, n'hésitez pas à signer, diffuser l'information autour de vous, nous contacter... et venir visiter :
http://www.cabinetdesmedailles.net
Updates
June 26, 2010
I am honestly overwhelmed by the way so many of you have stepped up to protect this history. This momentum belongs entirely to the people who recognize the value of our shared heritage.
Reached 100 supporters
June 26, 2010
6 Comments
I visited last summer and was totally blown away. KEEP IT OPEN!!
The collection is basically the history of France. Dont let them close the doors.
Too much heritage is already lost in this city. Save the cabinet.
This place is a huge part of our history. We cant let it disappear just because of budget cuts. Its ridiculous.
my grandfather used to take me here when i was a kid. leave it alone.
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The museum is safe and the decision has been officially reversed in our favor. I never imagined this would actually happen but you all proved me wrong. This result belongs entirely to the people who cared enough to step up and protect our shared history.
September 5, 2010
Final supporters
The Cabinet des Médailles et Antiques in Paris is a first rank free Museum which preserves French National Treasures. It started as the collection of the Kings of France and has been enriched till nowadays through many acquisitions and bequests (Count Caylus, Duke de Luynes, Schlumberger...). So much so that it is one of the very first collections of the World in Greek Ceramics, Cameos and Coins, as well as Marble, Bronze, Ivories... But, shamefully, if nothing is done, this Centuries-old Museum will come to an end.
To learn more about it, please have a look at our website: http://www.cabinetdesmedailles.net
Help us to save the Museum, broadcast these news, sign... and come and visit us!
Association pour la sauvegarde du Musée des médailles et antiques [email protected]
----------------------------------------
Le Cabinet des Médailles et Antiques est un musée de premier plan intégré à la Bibliothèque nationale de France, rue de Richelieu à Paris. Il abrite des trésors nationaux (trésor de Childéric, trône de Dagobert, échecs "de Charlemagne", etc.) et des trouvailles archéologiques françaises et étrangères. Enrichi jusqu'à nos jours de nombreux dons, il constitue une des plus importantes collections au monde de vases grecs, pierres fines et monnaies, mais aussi marbres, bronzes, ivoires...
Et pourtant, le projet de "rénovation du quadrilatère Richelieu" prévoit sa disparition ! Sous quel prétexte ? La direction de la BnF ne le dit pas. Mais très bientôt le millier d'oeuvres exposées ne sera plus accessible au public.
Pour nous aider à sauvegarder le musée, n'hésitez pas à signer, diffuser l'information autour de vous, nous contacter... et venir visiter :
http://www.cabinetdesmedailles.net
Updates
June 26, 2010
I am honestly overwhelmed by the way so many of you have stepped up to protect this history. This momentum belongs entirely to the people who recognize the value of our shared heritage.
Reached 100 supporters
June 26, 2010
6 Comments
shameful that they would even consider shutting down such an iconic collection. do better.
I visited last summer and was totally blown away. KEEP IT OPEN!!
The collection is basically the history of France. Dont let them close the doors.
Too much heritage is already lost in this city. Save the cabinet.
This place is a huge part of our history. We cant let it disappear just because of budget cuts. Its ridiculous.
my grandfather used to take me here when i was a kid. leave it alone.
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shameful that they would even consider shutting down such an iconic collection. do better.