Paris Postal Museum Reverts to Original 1946 Name and Launches Uniform Exhibition

The Musée de La Poste in Paris has officially changed its name back to 'Musée Postal,' its original designation from 1946, coinciding with its upcoming 80th anniversary. A new blue and white logo featuring postal service symbols now adorns the facade and communications. Director Guillaume Goy describes the institution as evolving from a corporate museum to a 'museum of society,' with programming shifting toward more social themes. The museum occupies a 5,000-square-meter building near Gare Montparnasse, provided rent-free by La Poste, with a staff of 36 employed by the postal group. Its total budget is estimated at 4-5 million euros, including 1 million for programming and communication. After renovations from 2012 to 2018 and pandemic closures, attendance dropped to 50,000 visitors in 2025 from a pre-closure high of 150,000; Goy aims for 70,000 in 2026. A current exhibition curated by Didier Filoche and Élodie Goëssant showcases postal worker uniforms from the 18th century onward, highlighting changes in labor law and fashion influences. The permanent collection's 600 square meters, needing modernization, includes international perspectives but remains a showcase for La Poste. The museum also features an auditorium used for corporate events.