The Musée de l'Homme, or "Museum of Mankind," is a renowned anthropology museum located in Paris, France. Established in 1937 by Paul Rivet, it is housed in the Palais de Chaillot in the 16th arrondissement. The museum is a research center under various ministries and is one of the seven departments of the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. The museum's collections, which date back to the 16th century, aim to encapsulate everything that defines humanity, from evolution and diversity to cultural and social expression. It was originally the Musée d'Ethnographie du Trocadéro, founded in 1878, before being transformed into the Musée de l'Homme in 1928. During World War II, the museum was a hub of resistance against the German occupation. In 1996, most of its collection was transferred to the Quai Branly museum. After a significant refurbishment from 2009 to 2015, the museum reopened with a renewed focus on the evolution of humans and human societies. Notable holdings include the skull of René Descartes and a crystal skull. The museum's mission is to gather in one place all that can define humanity: its evolution, its unity and its variety, and its cultural and social expression. It's a must-visit for anyone interested in anthropology and the history of mankind.