The establishment is housed in the town's former town hall, built in in cut stone and red brick at the initiative of Napoleon III.
Inaugurated in , the museum traces the history of the city, from the time of Charles the Bald to the present day. Its funds come mainly from the collections of the Historical Society of Rueil-Malmaison, and it has been enriched by donations or loans from individuals and by contributions from the municipal archives. A particular emphasis is placed on the Second Empire: a model and original documents of Armand du Plessis, Duke of Richelieu, archaeological remains of the Merovingian residence of Childebert, but also, therefore, memories of the imperial past of Rueil-Malmaison, such as the attribution of the city's arms, namely an N recalling Napoleon I and an H in memory of Queen Hortense, mother of Napoleon III.
The painting by Maurice Orange "Bonaparte in Egypt contemplating the mummy of a King" is also highlighted. Finally, inaugurated in May , a new room allows you to discover the story of the mummy of Rueil-Malmaison, discovered in by municipal agents during a bulky waste collection. The transcription of the inscription painted on the mummy reveals the name and sex of the deceased: a little girl from the Ptolemaic era from to 30 BC named Ta-Iset, "that of "Isis".
The visit to the mummy room highlights the embalming techniques and funerary beliefs of ancient Egypt. The establishment offers a special welcome for young audiences, programs temporary exhibitions and events linked to its collections. Have your say. Roland Garros Stadium : Guided Tour.
Charmant Appartement avec Jardin. Very nice and quiet 42 m in Suresnes with parking. Paris campsite Ile du Roi. Camping Paris Beau Village. Hotel Des Arts. Rueil-Malmaison Local History Museum A memory space for the town, evoking the richness of its local history. Rueil-Malmaison Less than 20 km from the centre of the capital, Rueil-Malmaison offers visitors a remarkable built heritage and more than hectares of greenery! Municipality of Rueil-Malmaison Detailed tourist information about the municipality of Rueil-Malmaison.
