Virtual exhibitions
The virtual exhibitions are available on the digital library.
Temporary exhibitions
2023 :
Dorothea Klumpke (1861-1942)
2022 :
The Atlas photographique de la Lune
2021 :
Sharing the sky : astronomers and astrologers in the West
2020 :
The Carte du Ciel
2019 :
Joseph-Nicolas Delisle (1688-1768) and oriental astronomy
2018 :
The masterpieces of the Library collections
2017 :
350 years of science at Paris Observatory

Loan of artworks and documents
Paris Observatory Library lends instruments, objects and documents to public and private agencies, in France and abroad. An agreement is signed by the Paris Observatory President.
Please contact the Library direction for any question.
Your application will be accompanied by :
- an official letter describing your exhibition project
- the specifications dated and signed
- an information form
- the facility report describing your exhibition place
If you are interested in photographing our collections and museum, please contact the communication department.