7 Culture The Olympic Museum

Our permanent exhibition
Inside the museum, the three levels of the permanent exhibition each revisit an essential dimension of modern Olympism:
The Olympic World, the Olympic Games and the Olympic Spirit.
It is a place where the Olympic values and issues can be experienced, explored and shared.

The Olympic World (Level 1)
From the very beginning 
What are the origins of the Olympic Games? How did they become a global event? Explore thousands of years of history, from antiquity to the great celebrations of our own day, when the host city is projected onto the world stage as the capital of sports and creativity.

The Olympic Games (Level 0)
Along the way 
How have the sporting competitions evolved? What technical innovations have changed practices in the various Olympic disciplines? The objects, images and stories of great champions will be your guide through these transformations. Experience the dynamism of the Games, in particular through a unique and unforgettable audiovisual show. 

The Olympic Spirit (Level -1) 
With the athletes 
Enter the heart of the Olympic village. Learn how athletes prepare for the different sporting disciplines, their training methods and the techniques they use to enhance concentration. Don’t miss the chance to engage in an interactive dialogue with the champions.

Our temporary exhibitions
Curiosity creates change. Culture at the heart of the Games 
How do you see the Games? Every edition has its innovations and unique aesthetic. The temporary exhibitions show the Games in all their diversity. They will add to your knowledge. Accompanied with the numerous cultural events, they will open new doors to reveal different ways of experiencing the Games.