Dedicated to industrial counterfeits, this room exhibits more than 300 various products and provides keys to understanding and hedging against counterfeiting and its consequences.
Individual visitors
Musée de la contrefaçon
Unique in the world, the Museum of Counterfeiting was founded by the Union des Fabricants to illustrate, explain and denounce the phenomenon of counterfeiting.
Situated in a mansion since 1951
It occupies a surface of 200m2 on 4 rooms
Explains the repression of counterfeiting and presents infographics to translate the issues and the modes of operation.
Gathers counterfeits and art fakes seized by the law court.
Now dedicated to the history of UNIFAB – 150 years of fight against counterfeiting.
We answer your questions
Can we visit the Museum of Counterfeiting?
Some of our visitors tell us that they have passed our door many times before going through it, fearing that the visit is only accessible by appointment. Our museum is confidential and unusual, certainly, but not inaccessible! To visit, simply go to the door during opening hours and ring the bell. We promise, we’ll open for you! And you will know everything about the techniques of counterfeiters and the ways to spot fakes…
What do we see at the Museum of Counterfeiting?
The museum of Counterfeiting exhibits a few hundreds of items spread into four rooms. It gathers a diversified collection from high luxury brands to daily used products and from industrial items to works of art.
When can we visit the museum?
The museum is open to public from Monday to Friday from 2pm to 5:30pm. For individual visitors, it is not necessary to book your ticket. For groups, it is necessary to book in advance and guided tours can be organized in the morning or in the afternoon: to find out more, please click on “contact”.
How much time does the visit last?
The museum covers 200 m² split in four rooms. It takes approximately 40 minutes for the visit.
What audience is it aimed at?
The visit of the museum is suitable for all public from the age of 8.
Is the museum accessible to people with mobility disability?
The access to our rooms includes a 7-steps staircase. If you are accompanying a person in a wheelchair, our team can help you carry the wheelchair up the stairs. The museum is then on the ground floor.
Nos visiteurs s’expriment
“A small museum full of information. Thank you for all this new knowledge.”– “A small museum full of information. Thank you for all this new knowledge.”– Julia
“Exciting and fun, this unusual museum is a real gem! Thanks.”– Emma & Basile
“Very interesting and informative visit on the manufacturing/dissemination circuits of counterfeits. A market that is unfortunately not about to stop… Thanks.”– Paul