In the 21st century, La Poste is reinventing itself in the face of digital disruption and new consumption patterns. Far from simply delivering mail, the group has established itself as a major player in the logistics, e-commerce, and banking sectors. Between modernizing its infrastructure and committing to the ecological transition, La Poste continues its transformation to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing society, while remaining a cornerstone of social connection.
Le musée de La Poste
What is mail and newspaper distribution if not an essential contribution to the circulation of ideas? From this historical activity, the La Poste Groupe has developed a strong connection to the world of culture. This artistic exchange via the postal service is celebrated by the Postal Museum.
Founded in 1946 and located in the Montparnasse district since 1973, the Postal Museum, which holds the "Musée de France" designation, preserves and promotes important collections that are both historical and contemporary, technical and societal, philatelic and artistic.
These collections tell a story spanning several centuries, not only that of postal activities, but also, through them, that of everyday life in France and its evolution.
The Museum is also the legal and sole custodian of the archives relating to the production of all French postage stamps.
Today, it boasts 37,000 works and objects illustrating the history and professions of the postal service from the Middle Ages to the present day, over 200,000 images, 30,000 printed works, more than one million philatelic items, not to mention a significant collection of mail art and contemporary art.
Completely renovated in 2019, the Postal Museum offers visitors a permanent exhibition brimming with postal objects, video and audio archives, works of art, and interactive educational displays.
It also designs and produces temporary exhibitions open to contemporary artists.
