Museum of Man – Musée de l'Homme

In fact, it seems strange to me to translate Musée de l'Homme as the Museum of Man, but this partly comes from the interestingness of the French language. Because in French "the man” both “male” means both “human" means. And when it comes to museums, instead of "Human Museum"Museum of Humanity" but I think it would be more accurate to call it "Human Museum".

We can say that this museum was established to tell the adventure of the human being who took his place on the earth's stage in a very small period of time compared to millions of years of world history, to research this and, in a sense, to introduce himself to the human being and to help him try to understand himself.

History of the museum It dates back to 1882. Back then - now it's gone - I was beautiful Trocadéro Palacein ethnography Museum It was established as, and later on the same place today. Palais de ChaillotWith the construction of 1937It opened its doors as the Human Museum – Musée de l'Homme in . Paul Rivet, founder of the museumDuring the German occupation, which took place shortly after the opening of the museum, One of the important names of the resistance movement and the museum served as an important connection point in this sense.

Human Museum, Chaillot Palace, Passy your wing Maritime Museum Since it is shared with the museum, you go directly upstairs after buying your ticket to enter this museum. On the illuminated panels on the stairs, among them Turkishin many languages ​​including “Welcome” text greets you. Of course I must say from the beginning, the exhibition layout may have changed during your trip or some halls may be undergoing renovations; Therefore, you may not encounter the exact same information you will get from this article…

A comprehensive renovation work was initiated in 2009, and it took six years for the museum's doors to be reopened to visitors, and the museum started to serve again in 2015. My first visit to this museum was on May 21, 2016. European Night of Museums It was within the scope.

There are three basic issues that the human museum focuses on: Who we are, where we came from, where we are going... It seems so simple, doesn't it? Yes, there are some sacred sources that claim to answer these questions and that many people believe in, but trying to seek scientific answers to these questions is both a great courage, a great madness and the way of mind is one Isn't it the only thing we should do as human beings?

The route you follow while visiting the museum does not follow an exact chronological order. The traces left on the world by this existence, which is as complex and full of unknowns as the human brain, the struggle to hold on and the struggle for survival, as well as its cultural achievements are presented in different ways in different chapters.

While visiting this place, you question your uniqueness in the world, feel the worthlessness of your existence on earth, and at the same time, you review what you have achieved by existing and what you are the continuation of.

in the flow of history The desperation of blinking like a firefly You are filled with the strange feeling of experiencing the excitement of being able to make that burn in the most magnificent way. Original from thousands of years ago neanderthal By looking at the human skull, we can see that our ancestors, who - according to the scientific data we have - were once thought to have come from Africa homo sapiens You think about how the native Neanderthal people of Europe were eliminated, and you try to imagine what the course of the world would be like if we had not succeeded in doing so.

Of course, we must evaluate all of what I have said in the light of the scientific data that science has reached today. Is it possible to act outside the light of scientific data in order to speak a common language among billions of people on earth? Science never claims to have found the absolute truth; only science can deny science. Anyway, these are very deep topics, let's continue our tour.

While examples from world languages ​​are presented in an entertaining way in one hall, details of funeral ceremonies in various countries around the world are displayed in another hall. You see once again how many different stories there are in the world. While visiting such places, I always wonder, "Am I the only smart person in the world?" Is the best of everything only what I was taught?” I keep thinking. The word I use when trying to describe myself:Same as everyone else, special as everyone elseThis is where the phrase "comes from." That's why visiting such places is good for me.

One of the best things about this museum Eiffel TowerThe fact that he sees it from a wonderful perspective. You often turn your head away from the works on display and look out the window. Eiffel TowerYou can't stop yourself from watching. You look outside and then you look inside, you get confused, life looks completely different to you.

As you go up to the upper floors, the topics become more diverse and the examples increase. Human skeletons, stuffed animals, traditional costumes, items; A fancy minibus, a Turkmen tent and many more. Whichever way you turn your head, you encounter a different work that takes you to other dimensions.

Sometimes you think you are visiting an archaeological museum about prehistory, sometimes you think you are in an ethnography museum, and sometimes it feels like you are doing research on contemporary sciences. me sometime TorontoI visited in Science MuseumI even thought I was in 🙂

Visiting the Human Museum as a "human" and seeing that the works on display actually belong to us; Your horizons are broadened in terms of realizing that we all share a common destiny in this world, regardless of race, language, gender, orientation, nationality or country. Then maybe that familiar world that glorifies all distinctions is waiting for you outside, but that's okay; At least you know that this is not the case, increased awareness You become one of the people.

One of the things that put a pleasant smile on my face while visiting the museum was the museum, which I once loved to watch among the works on display. Inspector GadgetIt was to see in front of me. Although I was older then, I don't know why I liked it so much :) I was probably watching it to accompany the children I had to take care of at that time, but after all, Inspector Gadget had a place in my memory, and the fact that he was standing here in front of me caused all kinds of memories to flash before my eyes.

It is impossible for me to forget the museum cafe we ​​came across towards the end of the trip, before reaching the hall where the periodical exhibitions are located. Maybe it's not that great as a place, but it's right there in front of you. Eiffel Tower Drinking your coffee and eating something to sweeten your mouth as it rises with all its majesty makes your trip unforgettable. Especially the museum has a restaurant, which has a much more magnificent view. It's a bit of an upmarket place. Maybe you would like to have a special meal there?

Then, if you wish, you can complete your tour by visiting the periodic exhibition; Then you go down the stairs and return to where you started.  Museum of Man public holidays and It is open every day of the week between 11:00-17:00, except Tuesdays. MYou can access other details about the surface and current prices from the official website link at the end of the article.

If you wish, after visiting the Human Museum Palais de Chailloton the other wing of Museum of Architecture – Musée de l'Architecture It is also one of the places worth seeing. Even Museum of ArchitectureIf you walk on the street that goes down in front of Palais de Tokyo, Paris Museum of Modern Art ve Museum of Asian Arts – Musée Guimet is waiting for you with all its charm. Below there too Where Princess Diana died one Place de l'Alma There is already.

Or maybe, after visiting the museum, you can go down the central square and immerse yourself in Eiffel TowerWould you rather leave it to the charm of ? There is so much to see, see and do in Paris…

Maybe directly without ever moving away Trocadero SquareYou may want to spend time in Paris and enjoy Paris by sitting in one of the cafes and restaurants here.

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries…

Web address: museedelhomme.fr/en

Address: 17 Place du Trocadero, 75116 Paris