International collections dealing with political, social and cultural events. It is the only museum to be found in France on the XXth
century history. 1 500 000 works or documents from 1870 until nowadays illustrate the great themes of the French and foreign history. Main events presented through temporary exhibitions. The documentation collection (posters, photos, postcards, paintings) can be consulted with appointment : 01 45 51 93 02 (for posters), 01 44 42 37 71 (prints, press drawings) or 01 44 42 54 92 (for photos).