The Musée de l’Elysée is one of the world's leading museums entirely dedicated to photography. Since its establishment in 1985, as a museum "for photography", it has improved public understanding of photography through innovative exhibitions, key publications and engaging events.Recognized as a centre of expertise in the field of conservation and enhancement of visual heritage, it holds a unique collection of more than one million phototypes including complete photographic archives. By supporting young photographers, offering new perspectives on the masters and confronting photography with other art forms, the Musée de l’ Elysée experiments with the image.