olympic stories

How the Olympic spirit continues to influence our lives today

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: The Golden Voyager performs during the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The Golden Voyager: Kevin Germanier's alien

Visionary designer Kevin Germanier has been committed to responsible artistic practice for several years. Discover a fascinating insight into the creation of the Golden Voyageur, as seen by its creator!

Tennis racket and T-shirt signed by Novak DJOKOVIC (SRB), Olympic singles champion, paris 2024

From Paris 2024 to the museum

Each artefact, which bears witness to key moments in the history of the Paris 2024 Games, enriches the Olympic heritage for future generations. Mainly donated by athletes, these treasures will be exhibited and conserved at the museum or loaned to other cultural institutions.

Urban Culture Weekend, Olympic Museum, Lausanne, 2022 - Demonstration of Skateboard.

Riding the Olympic Wave: A Global Journey 

How Lausanne, Australia, and Paris showcase the new olympic spirit through youth-driven sports and urban culture.

Brazil's Gabriel Medina reacts after getting a large wave in the 5th heat of the men's surfing round 3, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Teahupo'o, on the French Polynesian Island of Tahiti, on July 29, 2024. (Photo by Jerome BROUILLET / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP

The Art of Sports Photography: From prints to images 1835 - 2024

The Olympic Games have played a crucial role in providing an international platform for sports photography.

Paris 2024 OG, Opening Ceremony - Light show at Tour Eiffel.

Let’s Move & Celebrate! The Opening Ceremonies

The Opening Ceremonies are the greatest celebration of sport, art and culture on the planet. They welcome the world’s best athletes, showcase the unique cultures of host countries and officially open the next edition of the Olympic Games. 

Pierre de Coubertin dressed in a sports kit in 1889

Pierre de Coubertin: An Enthusiastic Sportsman

Discover Coubertin's passion for sport through our collection of artefacts and images. 

Paris 2024 - Célébration en ville

Paris Olympique™: Over three editions

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the 1900, 1924 and 2024 Olympic Games in the City of Light.

Women conquering the Olympic marathon

In a patriarchal Western society, women won their running rights. Discover the incredible story of this women's revolution.

Loans and collaborations

We facilitate and support initiatives that promote Olympic culture and education on an international scale. 

Big screen in the Temporary Exhibition