Hermès Museum

Recently I stumbled upon a little treasure of an event. Hermès organized a traveling Festival Des Métiers: A Rendez-Vous with Hermès Craftsmen. I witnessed artisans working the leather for purses and saddles, diamonds being set, and most importantly, the meticulous work that goes into creating each scarf, sometimes taking thousands of hours. I was so fortunate to stumble upon this expo. I knew some of my aquaintences visited the ateliers in Paris, but I wondered if there was something ongoing (like this expo) and open to the curious.

I found out that there is a museum. The downside; it is not open to the general public! However the secrecy and exclusivity surrounding the establishment makes it only more appealing. You either have to be invited, or write a letter to the manager and request a visit.
According to this article www.architecturaldigest.com among countless objects, "is a great 19th-century statesman’s traveling case, complete with ivory- handled razors and silver drinking vessels; there, a beautifully decorated rocking horse, a Russian coachman’s velvet hat, an empress’s embroidered saddle, a lady’s ancient but well-preserved purse, now containing only the dust and poetry of the past." And that's just a little preview. The private collection seems to be vast.

I am highly tempted to pull out my old fountain pen,  and my best stationary, to begin writing this request letter. However, another source sates that this hidden museum was closed for remodeling, and whether it is reopened remains a mystery. Something to look into and post about very soon!!!

The museum is apparently located on the, 2nd floor of
24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris, France
01 40 17 47 17