The French Film Archive: The Méliès Museum

Travel from Montreuil to Hollywood with Georges Méliès. A century of research by the CNC (Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée) has enabled the creation of an unforgettable museum experience. This journey through the life and work of the father of cinema presents 300 rare objects, including machines, costumes, posters, drawings, and models. Discover how the pioneering techniques of Méliès' Voyage to the Moon were to shape special effects in cinema for the century that followed. His cinematic surrealism influenced generations of filmmakers, from Wes Anderson’s quirky style to Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, and Tim Burton’s blockbuster productions. You will also be able to enjoy a completely new virtual reality experience created by Ubisoft. Join Georges Méliès' camera and take a cinematic journey through time and space. You’ll catch the moon, battle an ice giant, and approach a hellish cauldron during this virtual reality voyage. Included: Admission to the Méliès Museum