he musée de l'Opéra promotes the three-century long heritage of this high culture institution, and promotes opera and dance via a good selection of paintings, drawings of actual decors and costumes, as well as via scale models and stage reconstructions. The collections encompass the decorative arts, the history of the building, and also include jewellery, furniture and painting related to memorable opera performances, which are enhanced by rich photographic material. The site also includes displays of sculpture, textile, stamps, and drawings. The museum can be visited in groups and there are regular guided tours organised. Conferences can also be arranged. The museum has its own book shop and an atmospheric gift shop.