Our building
Located in Hôtel Hénault, a 18th century mansion, the MEP takes an important part in the recognition of international photography. Since its opening in 1996, the MEP offers, through its different areas, different ways to learn more about photography and to question the stakes around it.
Building layout
The MEP is organized around five levels, from the basement to the 3rd floor. The MEP offers you several areas to discover photography : the Galleries, the Studio, the auditorium, the Ateliers, the library, the bookshop and the coffee shop.
The MEP is organized around five levels, from the basement to the 3rd floor. The MEP offers you several areas to discover photography : the Galleries, the Studio, the auditorium, the Ateliers, the library, the bookshop and the coffee shop.
The Galleries
On the 2nd and 3rd floors of the MEP, you can see the major exhibitions hosted by the museum in the Galleries.
Organized by season, the MEP’s program offers 3 different exhibitions per year, along with special exhibitions in the Studio.
On the 2nd and 3rd floors of the MEP, you can see the major exhibitions hosted by the museum in the Galleries.
Organized by season, the MEP’s program offers 3 different exhibitions per year, along with special exhibitions in the Studio.
The Studio
On the 1st floor, you can visit the Studio, a place dedicated to emerging artists from the contemporary scene. Each season, discover two monographic exhibitions composed of photographs and sometimes videos.
On the 1st floor, you can visit the Studio, a place dedicated to emerging artists from the contemporary scene. Each season, discover two monographic exhibitions composed of photographs and sometimes videos.
The auditorium
On level -1 of the MEP, you can take part in different activities in the auditorium : masterclasses, projections as well as encounters with artists.
On level -1 of the MEP, you can take part in different activities in the auditorium : masterclasses, projections as well as encounters with artists.
The library
On the -1 level of the MEP, you can consult our library’s major collection of books, documentary and artistic movies, forming Europe’s first collection dedicated to photography.
Upon presentation of a MEP admission ticket.
On the -1 level of the MEP, you can consult our library’s major collection of books, documentary and artistic movies, forming Europe’s first collection dedicated to photography.
Upon presentation of a MEP admission ticket.
The book shop
On the ground floor, you can wander in our bookshop offering you a selection of books, limited editions and objects related to our exhibitions as well as reference publications around photography.
Upon presentation of a MEP admission ticket.
On the ground floor, you can wander in our bookshop offering you a selection of books, limited editions and objects related to our exhibitions as well as reference publications around photography.
Upon presentation of a MEP admission ticket.
The Ateliers
On the -1 level of the MEP, younger visitors can discover the photography medium in the Ateliers and the Petite Galerie. These areas are dedicated to creativity, imagination and curiosity.
On the -1 level of the MEP, younger visitors can discover the photography medium in the Ateliers and the Petite Galerie. These areas are dedicated to creativity, imagination and curiosity.
The coffee shop
Before or after your visit, take a break in the MEP’s coffeeshop located in the courtyard.
The coffee shop is open from May to August.
Before or after your visit, take a break in the MEP’s coffeeshop located in the courtyard.
The coffee shop is open from May to August.