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The Paris cultural life is very rich and there’s a wide variety of museums on offer. These can focus on the arts, history or science. We’ve prepared a complete list of museums in Paris, including those you really shouldn’t miss, unusual museums and best museums to visit with kids. You can also find out about Paris museum prices, opening hours and days: Everything’s here!

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In addition, there are several options to benefit both tourists and Parisians so you can make the most of the city’s cultural diversity. For example, the Paris MuseumPass allows access to more than 60 museums and monuments in Paris and its surrounding regions. Most of cultural monuments have one day off by week. In general they are closed Monday or Tuesday.

Museums are open in Paris. Online reservation is required.

Weekly evening opening times (with some museums open until 10:00 pm or even 11:00 pm) are offered by most of the major Paris museums.

Access to the museums in Paris is alsofree every1st Sunday of themonth toEU nationals under 26 and to job seekers.

Our selection of Best Museums in Paris

First, we’ve put together a list of the best-known museums in Paris. They are, of course, all really interesting and worth seeing, so it’s impossible to say which is the best.

The Louvre Museum

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This is the most famous Museum in Paris and one of the most iconic in the world. The paintings and sculptures of the Louvre, such as the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, “Freedom Leading the People” by De Lacroix, the Venus de Milo and the Raft of the Medusa are also well-known worldwide. It’s Egyptology department is also one of the most important in the world.

Opening times of the Louvre Museum:

  • Closed on Tuesdays
  • Open Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:00am to 6:00pm
  • Open in the evenings on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 10.00pm.
  • The Louvre entrance fee: €17 ( + €2,5 reservation fee)

Our advice: buy your ticket online to avoid the queue (2 hour minimum wait).

Find out more about the Louvre: collections, prices, times, fast-track tickets, exhibitions.

Address:

  • The Louvre Museum – 75001 Paris
  • Metro: Louvre-Rivoli (Line 1 or 7)

Our tip: by a package deal for 3 museums in Paris at €46

The Orsay Museum

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This beautiful Museum is housed in the old Orsay train station. It features many artistic movements: Impressionism, Symbolism, Realism. Works of many geniuses are on display : Gauguin, Van Gogh, Cezanne and Renoir are all there, whether you’re seeing these for the first time or as a repeat. Notably, you can book an audio guide to tell you more (€5 additional rental cost).

  • Opening times: Closed on Mondays.
  • Open in the evenings on Thursdays from 9:30am to 9:45pm
  • Open from 9:30am to 6:00pm every day.
  • Prices: €16 (+ €1,5 extra fees for online reservation)
  • extra €5 for the audio guide.

>> Book your fast-track ticket for the Orsay Museum

Address:

  • Orsay Museum – 5 Quai Anatole France, 75007 Paris
  • Metro:Musée d’Orsay / Solférino

Learn more about the Orsay Museum.

Centre Georges Pompidou Museum (OR Beaubourg)

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This modern art museum is located in the vibrant district of Les Halles and L’Hotel de Ville. The architecture of this building was controversial when it opened, but has now been fully accepted by local residents. It’s home to one of the 3 largest collections of modern art in the world and the largest in Europe.

  • Opening times: Closed on Tuesdays.
  • Open from Wednesdays to Mondays from 11:00am to 9:00pm
  • Prices: €15 for access to temporary exhibitions and permanent collections

The Georges Pompidou National Centre of Art and Culture – 19 Rue Beaubourg, 75004 Paris –Metro: Rambuteau / Les Halles

>> Book your Pompidou fast-track ticket

Also, read our guide on visiting Paris

Rodin Museum

Created in 1916 onthe initiative of Rodin, the Museum was built on the site chosen by the sculptor, the Biron Hostel and its wonderful Garden. He donatedhis library, work,collections, letters and manuscripts to garnish the place. While visiting, you cansee many masterpieces like “Le Penseur” or “Le Baiser“. It is one of Parisians favorite museums.

  • Open everyday except Monday: closed on Monday
  • Price: €13

> Buy your skip the line ticket

The Carnavalet Museum

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This is a typical museum that traces the history of Paris from the Gallo-Roman period of Lutetia to the present day, through the middle ages, the Renaissance and the French Revolution. When you visit, we highly recommend seeing the crypt of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the catacombs.

The Carnavalet Museum opening hours:

  • Closed on Mondays
  • Open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
  • Price: Free

Address:

  • Carnavalet Museum – 23 Rue de Sévigné 75003 Paris
  • Metro: Chemin Vert / Saint-Paul)

Find out more about the Carnavalet Museum.

THE INSTITUTE OF THE ARAB WORLD: (IMA)

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The IMA has been recently updated, enriching this museum dedicated to the Arab and Muslim worlds. It’s a very unique place, even in the whole of Europe and well worth a visit. In the same district, one of the most peaceful in Paris, lies the great and very beautiful Paris Mosque built in the early 20th century.

  • Opening times: Closed on Mondays.
  • Open Tuesdays to Fridays from 10:00am to 6:00pm
  • Open Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00am to 7:00pm
  • Price: €8.70 – €13.70

Find out more about the Institute of the Arab world

Institute of the Arab world – 1 Rue des Fosses Saint Bernard 75005 Paris

Metro: Jussieu

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART IN THE CITY OF PARIS

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Why visit the Museum of Modern Art in Paris? Firstly, it’s housed within one of the wings of a lovely Art Deco building, with the other wing home to the Palais de Tokyo. Secondly, you should visit it to see its incredible collection of Modern Art: The Electricity Fairy by Raoul Dufy, Naked in a Bath by Pierre Bonnard, The Dance by Matisse and several works by Robert Delaunay such as Rhythm n°1.

  • Open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 10:00am to 6:00pm
  • In the evenings, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until 10:00pm
  • Admission: free (there are some exhibitions that you’ll need to pay for)
  • Find out about the Museum of Modern Art in Paris

Museum of Modern Art in the City of Paris

11 Avenue de President Wilson, 75116 Paris

Metro: Iena / Alma Marceau

THE QUAI BRANLY MUSEUM

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This museum is fairly recent and opened on 223rd June 2006. It’s dedicated to African, Asian, American and Oceanian civilizations. You’ll be able to see the ancient clothing from Central Asia or North Africa, as well as the first works of art from these four continents.

Opening times:

  • Closed on Mondays.
  • Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 7:00pm
  • Open in the evenings on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00am to 9:00pm
  • Price: €12

The Quai Branly Museum

37 Quai Branly, 75007 Paris

Metro: Bir Hakeim / Alma Marceau

Find out more about the Quai Branly Museum.

THE PICASSO MUSEUM

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As its name suggests, this museum is dedicated to the work of the master of cubism. Created in 1985 in an individual building in Marais, it’s since been completely renovated and re-opened in 2015. You’ll find almost 400 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and prints…

You’ll also see other artists’ works that Picasso owned during his lifetime, such as paintings by Matisse, Cézanne, Renoir, Modigliani…

Opening times for the Picasso Museum:

  • Closed on Mondays
  • Open from Tuesdays to Fridays from 11:30am to 6:00pm
  • Open Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30am to 6:00pm

Address:

  • Musée Picasso – 5 Rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris

Prices for the Picasso Museum:

  • Entrance fee: €14
  • Reduced price: €11
  • Guided tour of the Picasso Museum: entrance fee plus an extra €7

>> Book your ticket to the Picasso Museum.

THE MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE AGES – THE CLUNY MUSEUM

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This museum takes you on a journey through time. You can take in the many medieval artworks, with the paintings, engravings and books of different periods that are on display. Cluny is also an archeological site, with remnants dating back to Roman times and the middle ages.

Opening times for the Cluny Museum:

  • Closed on Tuesdays and public holidays.
  • Open on Wednesdays to Mondays from 9:15am to 5:45pm

Prices:

  • Admission prices: €8 (an additional €1 for visiting an exhibition)
  • Prices: €6 (an additional €1 when exhibitions are on)

6 Place Paul Painlevé, 75005 Paris

Metro: St-Michel – Cluny

THE MARMOTTAN – MONET MUSEUM

The Marmottan Museum houses one of the finest collections of Impressionism in the world and particularly the largest collection of paintings by Claude Monet. Among his impressionist masterpieces is The Rising Sun, the painting that gives its name to the current display. You’ll also be able to admire paintings by Degas, Renoir, Pissarro, Sisley, Manet, and Gauguin.

Opening times for the Marmottan Museum:

  • Closed Mondays and public holidays.
  • Open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 10:00am to 6:00pm
  • Open in the evenings on Thursdays from 10:00am to 9:00pm

Admission prices:

  • Price: €14
  • Reduced rate: €10.50

Monet Marmottan Museum – 2 Rue Louis Boilly 75016 Paris

Metro: La Muette

THE MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN PARIS

THE EUROPEAN HOUSE OF PHOTOGRAPHY (MEP)

Located in the heart of the trendy Marais district, the MEP regularly puts on superb photo exhibitions. What’s more, it’s free admission.

  • Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
  • Open from Wednesdays to Sundays from 11:00am to 7:45pm

European House of Photography 5/7 Rue de Fourcy, 75004 Paris

Metro: St. Paul

LE JEU DE PAUME

This is the National Centre for Photography. It’s conveniently located right by the Orangerie Museum and the Louvre. There are many photographic and video exhibitions on at various times during the year.

Opening times for the Jeu de Paume:

  • Closed on Mondays
  • Open Wednesdays to Sundays from 11:00am to 7:00pm
  • Open in the evenings on Tuesdays from 11:00am to 9:00pm

Prices for the Jeu de Paume:

  • Entrance fee: €10
  • Discounted rate: €7.50

Le Jeu de Paume – 1 Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris

Metro: Concorde

Find out more about Contemporary Art museums and galleries in Paris.

MUSEUMS IN PARIS FOR CHILDREN

THE CITY OF SCIENCES AND INDUSTRY

This huge space is dedicated to science and always full of children of all ages. It offers interactive workshops, which are fascinating for both young and old. You’ll be amazed by the Explora area and its permanent exhibitions, as well as by the planetarium and its 3D images. Kids also love the city’s playground for children aged from 2 to 7. Teens can also try out the flight simulator.

More info on the City of Sciences and Industry.

THE PALAIS DE LA DECOUVERTE

Since 1937, this Science Museum has captivated both young and old with its chemical experiments, practical demonstrations, weather workshops and mathematical challenges.

On the 1st floor, Eureka has some superb interactive exhibits.

Open Tuesdays to Sundays

Metro: Champs Elysées-Clemenceau.

THE MUSEE EN HERBE

This museum is great for helping children to get closer to art through reproductions of famous paintings in life-size dimensions.

Also, there are workshops recreating some of the masterpieces by famous painters.

  • Open from Mondays to Sundays

21 Rue Herold, 75001 Paris

Metro: Etienne Marcel

Find out more about Paris science museums.

UNUSUAL PARIS MUSEUMS

THE PARIS SEWERS MUSEUM

The visit to the Paris sewers is a unique experience to enjoy in the capital. You can take a guided tour that lasts about an hour and learn much: follow the progress of the city’s wastewater by walking on grids that run just above the route it takes. Be mindful that there are certain odors and possibly the risk of feeling a little dizzy…

You’ll also see the huge pipes that carry waste. Videos show the course of wastewater and the way it’s handled as it flows along the 2100 km of pipelines in the capital.

THE MUSEUM OF CARNIVAL ARTS

Go back in time by visiting the Museum of Carnival Arts. It’s housed in the great Hall aux Vins, built by Gustave Eiffel.

You’ll find rides dating back to the end of the 19th century, wooden horses, live shows…you can only see these by booking in advance.

53 avenue des terroirs de France, 75013 Paris

Metro: Court Saint-Emillion

COMPLETE LIST OF MUSEUMS IN PARIS

Finally, here’s a complete list of museums in Paris, with their addresses and metro stations:

  • Georges Pompidou Centre – Beaubourg
    • Address: Place Georges Pompidou, Paris 4
    • Metro: Rambuteau / Les Halls
  • Espace Dalí Montmartre – open on Mondays
    • Address: 11 rue Poulbot, Paris 18
    • Metro: Abbesses
  • The Louvre Museum
    • Address: Museum of the Louvre, Paris 1
    • Metro: The Palais Royal
  • The Grand Palace – RMN
    • Address: 3 avenue de General Eisenhower, Paris 8
    • Metro: Champs Elysées Clemenceau / Franklin-D. Roosevelt
  • The Orsay Museum
    • Address: 5 Quai Anatole France, 75007 Paris
    • Metro: Musée d’Orsay / Solférino
  • Jacquemart André Museum
    – Address: 158 bd Haussmann, Paris 8
    – Metro: Miromesnil / Saint Philippe du Roule / Charles de Gaulle Etoile
  • Musée Maillol
    Address: 61 rue de Grenelle, Paris 7
    – Metro: Ruedu Bac
  • Luxembourg Museum
    – Address: 19 rue de Vaugirard, Paris 6
    – Metro: Saint Germain des Près
  • Guimet Museum– National Museum of Asian Art
    – Address: 6 place d’Iéna, Paris 16
    – Metro: Iéna / Trocadéro / Boissière
  • French Cinematheque (The museum of cinema )
    – Address: 51 rue de Bercy, Paris 12
    – Metro: Bercy / Gare de Lyon
  • Marmottan Monet Museum
    – Address: 2 rue Louis Boilly, Paris 16
    – Metro: La Muette
  • Museum of Man
    – Address: 17 place du Trocadéro, Paris 16
    – Metro: Trocadéro
  • Grévin Museum
    – Address: 10 boulevard Montmartre, Paris 9
    – Metro: Grands Boulevards
  • Orangerie Museum
    – Address: Jardin des Tuileries, Paris 1
    – Metro: Concorde
  • Museum of the Middle Ages – Hôtel de Cluny
    – Address: 6 place Paul Painlevé, Paris 5
    – Metro: Cluny la Sorbonne / Saint Michel / Odéon
  • Louis Vuitton Art Foundation – Bois de Boulogne
    – 8 avenue du Mahatma Ghandi, 75016 Paris
  • La Shoah Memorial
    Address: 17 rue Geoffroy l’Asnier, Paris 4
    – Metro: Saint Paul / Hôtel de Ville / Pont Marie
  • Museum of Jewish Art and History
    • Address: 71 rue du temple, Paris 3
    • Metro: Hôtel de ville / Rambuteau
  • Le Corbusier Foundation –Villa la roche
    – Address: 8-10 square du Docteur Blanche, Paris 16
    – Metro: Jasmin / Michel-Ange / Auteuil
  • The MarineMuseum
    – Address: 17 place du Trocadéro, Paris 16
    – Metro: Trocadéro
  • La Poste Museum
    – Address: 34 bd de Vaugirard, Paris 15
    – Metro: Montparnasse / Pasteur / Falguière
  • Museum of Eroticism
    – Address: 72 boulevard de Clichy, Paris 18
    – Metro: Blanche
  • Museum of the History of France, National Archives Centre
    • Address: Hôtel de Rohan, 87 rue Vieille du Temple, Paris 3
  • French Radio Museum
    – Address: 116 avenue du Président Kennedy, Paris 16
    – Metro: Ranelagh / Passy / Charles Michels
  • Museums of Maps and Reliefs
    – Address: Hôtel National des Invalides, Paris 7
    – Metro: Invalides / Varennes
  • Museum of Perfume
    – Address: 9 rue Scribe, Paris 9
    – Metro: Opéra
  • Eugène Delacroix Museum
    – Address: 6 rue de Furstenberg, Paris 6
    – Metro: Saint-Germain-des-Prés / Mabillon
  • Gustave Moreau Museum
    – Address: 14 rue de La Rochefoucauld, Paris 9
    – Metro: Trinité / Saint Georges
  • Pasteur Museum
    – Address: 25 rue du Docteur Roux, Paris 15
    – Metro: Pasteur
  • National History Museum
    – Address: 36 rue Jeoffroy St-Hilaire, Paris 5
    – Metro: Censier Daubenton
  • City of Sciences at Villette:
    – Address: 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris
    – Metro: Porte de la Vilette / Porte de Pantin
  • Balzac Museum
    – Address: 47 Rue Raynouard, 75016 Paris
    – Metro: Passy
  • Bourdelle Museum
    – Address: 16 Rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015 Paris
    – Metro: Falguière / Montparnasse
  • Carnavalet Museum – History of Paris
    – Address: 6 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris
    – Metro: Saint Paul / Chemin Vert
  • Cernuschi Museum
    – Address: 7 Avenue Velasquez, 75008 Paris
    – Metro: Monceau
  • The Catacombes
    – Address: 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol – Tanguy, 75014 Paris
  • Metro: Denfer Rochereau
  • Cognacq Jay Museum
    – Address: 8 Rue Elzevir, 75003 Paris
    – Metro: Saint Paul
  • Dapper Museum
    – Address: 35 bis rue Paul Valéry, Paris 16
    – Metro: Charles de Gaulle Étoile / Kléber / Victor Hugo
  • Paris Museum of Modern Art
    – Address: 11 Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris
    – Metro:Iéna
  • ContrefaçonMuseum
  • Museum of Fashion and Textiles/Museum of Decorative Arts
    – Address: 107 rue de Rivoli
    – Metro: Palais Royal
  • Paris Currency Museum
    – Address: 11 Quai de Conti, 75006 Paris
    – Metro: Pont Neuf
  • Museum of Music
    – Address: 221 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris
    – Metro: Porte de Pantin
  • Museum of Puppetry
    – Address: Impasse Berthaud, 75003 Paris
    – Metro: Rambuteau
  • Museum of Advertising
    – Address: 107 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
    – Metro: Palais Royal
  • Museum of Romantic Life
    – Address: 16 Rue Chaptal, 75009 Paris
    – Metro: Pigalle
  • Montmartre Museum
    – Address: 12/14 rue Cortot, Paris 18
    – Metro: Abbesses / Anvers / Lamarck Caulaincourt
  • Paris Sewers Museum
    – Address: Pont de l’Alma, face au 93 quai d’Orsay, Paris 7
    – Metro: Alma Marceau
  • Museum of Letters and Manuscripts
    – Address: 222 boulevard Saint – Germain, Paris 7
    – Metro: Rue du Bac
  • Jeu de Paume Museum
    – Address: 1 Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris
    – Metro: Tuilerie
  • Montparnasse Museum
  • Museum of Wine
    – Address: 5 Square Charles Dickens, 75016 Paris
    – Metro: Passy
  • Jean Moulin Museum
  • National Museumof Sport
  • Roland GarrosMuseum
  • Victor HugoMuseum
    – Address: Place des Vosges. 75004 Paris
    – Metro: Chemin Vert / Saint Paul
  • Zadkine Museum
  • Palace of Discovery
    – Address: Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, Paris 8
    – Metro: Champs Elysées Clémenceau
  • Palace of Tokyo
    – Address: Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris
    – Metro: Champs Elysées Clémenceau
  • Petit Palais
    – Address: Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris
    – Metro: Champs Elysées Clémenceau

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Paris Museum Pass

The Paris Museum Pass allows you to access more than 60 museums and

monuments in Paris and the surrounding area.
Paris Museum Pass prices :
– 48 € for 2 days
– 62 € for 4 days
– 74 € for 6 days
NB: You’re a jobseekers or you’re a young EU citizen (under 26)? Lucky you !! You can access many Paris museums forfree accessevery first Sunday of themonth.

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Map of museums in Paris : addresses, opening hoursand prices

List of museums in Paris with opening hours and days

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Museum Address Subway Station(s) Opening times Fees
Center of the sea: Institute of Oceanography 195 rue Saint-Jacques Luxembourg from Tue. to Fri. (10am-12.30 & 1.30pm-5.30pm), on Sat. and Sun. – 10am to 5.30pm Price : 4, 60€, reduced fee : 3€
Georges Pompidou Center – Beaubourg Place Georges Pompidou 75004 Paris Rambuteau / Les Halles Mon. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. – 11am to 9pm. Price : 7 €; reduced fee : 5 €;free for unemployed and young less than 18. free every 1st Sun. of the month.
City of sciences and industry 30, avenue Corentin-Cariou 75019 Paris Porte de la Villette from Tue. to Sun. – 10am to 6pm Price : 7,50 €; reduced fee : 5,50 €;
Dalí Center Montmartre 11 rue Poulbot 75018 Paris Abbesses opened everyday – 10am to 6pm Price : 8€, reduced fee : 7€ ou 6€
Cartier Fundation 261 boulevard Raspail 75014 Paris Raspail from Tue. to Sun. – 12h to 8pm Price : 6,50€; reduced fee : 4,50€
Le Corbusier Fundation – Villa la roche 8-10 square du Docteur Blanche Jasmin / Michel-Ange – Auteuil Mon. – 1.30pm to 6pm Price : 3€; reduced price to 2€
The Grand Palais national galleries 3 avenue du Général Eisenhower Champs Elysées Clemenceau / Franklin-D. Roosevelt Mon. Thu. Fri. Sat. & Sun. – 10am to 8pm Wed. (Nocturne) – 10am to 22h
the Arab world Institute 1 rue des fossés Saint Bernard 75005 Paris Jussieu / Cardinal Lemoine / Sully Morland from Tue. to Fri. – 10am to 6pm, Sat., Sun. & holidays – 10am to 19h Price : 4€; reduced fee : 3€
Jeu de paume Museum, Concorde site 1 place de la Concorde Concorde from Tue. to Fri. – 12h to 19h, Sat. & Sun. – 10am to 19h, Tue. – 12h to 9.30pm Price : 6€; reduced fee : 3€
Jeu de Paume Museum, Sully Site 62 rue Saint Antoine Saint Paul / Bastille from Tue. to Fri. – 12h to 19h, Sat. & Sun. – 10am to 19h, Tue. – 12h to 9.30pm Price : 5€; reduced price to 2,5€
The French Cinema – Film Museum 51 rue de Bercy Bercy / Gare de Lyon from Mon. to Fri. – 12h to 19h, nocturne on Thu. to 22h, Sat. & Sun. – 10am to 8pm Price : 4€; reduced fee : 3€; Free for kids under 6 years.
Red House ( Antoine de Galbert Museum) 10 boulevard de la Bastille Quai de la Râpée / Bastille from Wed. to Sun. – 11am to 19h. Nocturne on Thu. to 9pm. Price : 6,50€; reduced fee : 4,50€; Free for kids under 13 years, unemployed.
Victor Hugo’s house 6 place des Vosges Bastille from Tue. to Sun. – 10am to 6pm Free
photography Eurpoean House 5/7 rue de Fourcy Bastille / Pont Marie from Wed. to Sun. – 11am to 8pm Price : 6€; reduced fee : 3€; Free for kids under 8 years
Holocaust Memorial 17 rue Geoffroy l’Asnier Saint Paul / Hôtel de Ville / Pont Marie from Mon. to Fri. – 10am to 6pm, & on Sun. – 10am to 6pm. Nocturne on Thu. to 22h. Free
Bourdelle Museum 18 rue Antoine Bourdelle Montparnasse / Falguière from Tue. to Sun. – 10am to 6pm Free (except exhibits)
Carnavalet Museum (Paris History) 23 rue de Sévigné Saint-Paul / Chemin vert from Tue. to Sun. – 10am to 6pm Free (except exhibits)
Cernuschi Museum 7 Avenue Vélasquez Villiers / Monceau from Tue. to Sun. – 10am to 5pm40 Free
Clemenceau Musem 8 rue Franklin Trocadéro / Passy from Tue. to Sat. – 2pm to 5pm Price : 6€, reduced fee : 3€, Free for kids under 12
Curie Museum 11 rue Pierre & Marie Curie Place Monge / Cardinal Lemoine / Luxembourg from Tue. to Fri. – 2pm to 6pm, Wed. to 19h (unless holidays ) Free
Museum of Art and History of Judaism 71 rue du temple Hôtel de ville / Rambuteau from Mon. to Fri. – 11am to 6pm, Sun. – 10am to 6pm Price : 6,80€; reduced fee : 4,50€; Free for kids under 18, disabled, unemployed & enseignants.
Museum of Modern Art of the city of Paris 11 avenue du Président Wilson
Marin Museum 17 place du Trocadéro Trocadéro Mon. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. – 10am to 6pm. Price : 9€; reduced fee : 7€ & 5€
Galliera fashion museum 10 avenue Pierre Ier de Serbie Iéna / Alma Marceau from Tue. to Sun. – 10am to 6pm Price : 8€; reduced fee : 6€; kids: 4€; Free for kids under 13 years
“la Monnaie” Museum 11 quai de Conti Pont Neuf / Odéon from Tue. to Fri. – 11am to 5.30pm – Sat., Sun. – 12h to 5.30pm Price : 8 €, Free for kids under 16 years
City of Music 221 av Jean Jaurès Porte de Pantin from Tue. to Sat. – 12h to 6pm Price : 6,5€; reduced fee : 5,2€
Postal Museum 34 bd de Vaugirard Montparnasse / Pasteur / Falguière from Mon. to Sat. – 10am to 6pm Price : 5€; reduced fee : 3,5€; Free for kids under 18
Museum of romantic life 16 rue Chaptal Pigalle / Saint Georges from Tue. to Sun. – 10am to 6pm Free
Museum of eroticism 72 boulevard de Clichy Blanche opened everyday – 10 am to 2am Price : 7€; reduced fee : 5€ & 4€
Museum of the history of France,historical Centre of the National Archives Hôtel de Rohan, 87 rue vieille from temple Mon., Wed., Thu., Fri. – 10am to 12.30 & – 2pm to 5.30pm; Sat. & Sun. – 2pm to 5.30pm Price : 3€; reduced price to 2,3€
Man Museum 17 place du Trocadéro Trocadéro Mon. Wed. Thu. and Fri. de 9h45 to 5pm15 Sat. and Sun. – 10am to 6.30pm Price : 7€; reduced fee : 5€ families & kids from 4 to 13 years; Free entrance for disabled & under 4 years
Montmartre Museum 12 rue Cortot Anvers / Abbesses / Lamarck Caulaincourt / Blanche from Tue. to Sun. – 10am to 6pm Price : 5,5€; reduced fee : 3,5€; Free for kids under 10 years
Musée de Radio France 116 avenue du Président Kennedy Ranelagh / Passy / Charles Michels from Mon. to Fri. – 10am to 11am & – 2pm30 to 4pm Price : 5€; reduced fee : 3€
Rolland Garros Museum 2 av Gordon Bennett Porte d’Auteuil from Tue. to Sun. – 10am to 6pm Price : 7,5€; reduced fee : 4€ & 3€
Musée des arts décoratifs 107 rue de Rivoli Palais Royal from Tue. to Fri. – 11am to 6pm, le Sat. & Sun. – 10am to 6pm. Price : 5,40€; reduced fee : 3,90€; same ticket fore advertising and fashion Museums
arts derniers Museum 105 rue Mademoiselle Cambronne from Tue. to Sun. – 11am to 19h. Free
Museum of Arts and Crafts 60 rue Réaumur Arts & métiers / Réaumur Sébastopol Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun. – 10am to 6pm, le Thu. – 10am to 9.30pm. Price : 6,50€; reduced fee : 4,50€; Free for kids under 18.
Museum of Letters and Manuscripts 8 rue de Nesle Odéon / Saint Michel Wed. – 1am to 9pm, from Thu. to Sun. – 10am to 6pm Price : 8€; reduced fee : 5,5€
Musée des Plans & Reliefs Hôtel national des Invalides Invalides / Varennes Everydays – 10am to 12.30 & – 2pm to 5pm (Oct-Mar) Price : 7€; reduced fee : 5€; Free for kids under 18
Orsay Museum 1 rue de la Légion d’Honneur Solferino / Musée d’Orsay Tue., Wed., Fri. and Sat. – 10am to 6pm, Thu. – 10am to 9pm45 , Sun. – 9am to 6pm Price : 7,5€; reduced fee : 5,5€; Free for kids under 18 & the first Sun. of the month
Louvre Museum Musée du Louvre Palais Royal Mon., Thu., Sat. & Sun. de 9h to 6pm, Wed. & Fri. de 9h to 9pm45. Price : 8,50€ for the day; nocturnes, 6€ ; Free 1st Sunday of the month
Museum of the middle ages – Thermal baths and Hotel de Cluny 6 place Paul Painlevé Cluny la Sorbonne / Saint Michel / Odéon Mon. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. & Sun. de 9h15 to 5pm15 Price : 5,5€; reduced fee : 4€; Free for kids under 18 & unemployed & the first Sun. of the month
Perfume Museum 9 rue Scribe Opéra from Mon. to Sat. de 9h to 5.30pm Free
Wine Museum Rue des Eaux Passy from Tue. to Sun. – 10am to 6pm Price : 8€ (glass of wine is offered)
Eugène Delacroix Museum 6 rue de Furstenberg Saint-Germain-des-Prés / Mabillon Mon. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. – 9.30am to 5pm Price 5€, Free for kids under 18 and for everybody every 1st Sunday of the month & the 14th july
Grévin Museum 10 boulevard Montmartre Grands Boulevards from Mon. to Fri., – 10am to 6.30pm – Sat., Sun., holidays & Vacances scolaires, – 10am to 19h Price 17€; reduced price 14,5€; youngs 10€; reduced price for kids : 9€
Gustave Moreau Museum 14 rue de La Rochefoucauld Trinité / Saint Georges Mon. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. & Sun. – 10am to 12h45 & – 2pm to 5pm15 Price : 4€; reduced price to 2,6€; Free for kids under 18 & the first Sun. of the month
Jacquemart André Museum 158 bd Haussmann Miromesnil / Saint Philippe fromRoule / Charles de Gaulle Etoile Everydays – 10am to 6pm Price : 9,5€; reduced fee : 6,5€; Free for kids under 7 years
Jean Jacques Henner Museum 43 avenue de Villiers Malesherbes / Porte de Champerret from Tue. to Sun. – 10am to 12h & – 2pm to 5pm Free
Jean Moulin Museum – Maréchal Leclerc de Hauteclocque & Paris liberation Memorial 23 allée de la 2e DB Montparnasse / Gaîté / Pasteur from Tue. to Sun. – 10am to 6pm00 Price : 4€; reduced fee : 3€ & 2€; Free for kids under 13 years
Maillol Museum (Dina Vierny Fundation) 61 rue de Grenelle Rue frombac Mon. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. & Sun. – 11am to 6pm. Price : 8€; reduced fee : 6€; Free for kids under 16 years
Marmottan -Monnet – Museum 2 rue Louis-Boilly Muette from Tue. to Sun. – 10am to 6pm Price : 7€; reduced fee : 4,50€; Free for kids under 8 years
National Museum of Asian Arts – Guimet 6 place d’Iéna Iéna / Trocadéro / Boissière Mon. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. & Sun. – 10am to 6pm Price : 6€; reduced fee : 4€
Picasso National Museum of Paris 5 rue de Thorigny Saint-Paul / Saint-Sébastien Froissart / Chemin Vert Mon. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. – 9.30am to 6pm (from 01 Apr to 30 Sept), Mon. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. – 9.30am to 5.30pm (from 01 Octobre to 31 Mars) Price : 6,7€; reduced fee : 5,2€; Free for kids under 18, unemployed, & the first Sun. of the month
Nissim de Camondo Museum 63 rue de Monceau Villiers / Monceau from Wed. to Sun. – 10am to 5.30pm Price : 6 €; reduced fee : 4,50 €; Free for kids under 18 & disabled
Notre dame Museum 10 rue du Cloître Notre Dame Cité / Saint Michel Wed., Sat. & Sun. – 2pm30 to 6pm Price : 3€; reduced price to 2€ or 1,5€
Pasteur Museum 25 rue du Docteur Roux Pasteur Sat. – 10am to 12h & 2pm to 6pm & Sun. – 2pm to 6pm (from novemeber to March) Price : 4,5€; reduced price to 2€; Free for kids under 12
Rodin museum 77 rue de Varenne Varenne / Invalides / Saint François Xavier from Tue. to Sun. – 9.30am to 4pm45 (from October to March) Price : 5€; reduced fee : 3€; Free for kids under 18 & the first Sun. of the month
Valentin Haüy museum 5 rue Duroc Duroc Tue. & Wed. – 2pm30 to 5pm free
National Museum of natural history 36 rue Jeoffroy St-Hilaire Censier Daubenton Mon. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. & Sun. – 10am to 6pm Price : 8€; reduced fee : 6€
Palais de la découverte Av Franklin D.Roosevelt Invalides / Champs Elysées / Franklin D. Roosevelt from Tue. to Sat. – 9.30am to 6pm, Sun. & holidays – 10am to 19h Price : 6,5€; reduced fee : 4€; Free for kids under 5 years
Palais de Tokyo 13 av du Président Wilson Alma Marceau / Iéna from Tue. to Sun. – 12h to 0h Price : 6€; reduced fee : 4,5€; 1€ the first Sun. of the month; Free for kids under 18, unemployed & disabled
Flag of the arsenal 21 bd Morland Sully Morland / Bastille from Tue. to Sat. – 10.30am to 6.30pm Free
Pavillon des arts 101 rue Rambuteau Les Halles / Châtelet from Tue. to Sun. – 11am30 to 6.30pm Price : 5,5€; reduced fee : 4€ & 2,5€; Free for kids under 13 years
Best Museums in Paris: Museum list, Hours map, price - StillinParis (2024)

FAQs

What is the best day for museums in Paris? ›

The Louvre is closed on Tuesday, and thus the days on either side tend to be very busy, so it's better to go on a Thursday morning from 9 to 11 or for one of the late-night openings on Wednesdays and Fridays.

What day are museums free in Paris? ›

Other museums offer free entryon the first Sunday of each month, including the Musée d'Art Moderne, the Pompidou Centre and the Musée d'Orsay. Some museums, like the Louvre (for residents of European Economic Area countries), the Conciergerie and the Sainte Chapelle, are free all year round for people under 26.

What is the most important museum in Paris? ›

The Louvre Museum

It's considered by many historians to be the greatest collection of art on Earth and, without a doubt, the top museum in Paris. The Louvre is famous for many works of art including the Mona Lisa and the famous pyramid entrance, which was added to this beautiful complex in the 1980s.

What I Cannot miss in Paris? ›

There's too many to name, but some of the highlights include the Eiffel Tower, Musée du Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Tour Montparnasse, Arc du Triomphe, Picasso Museum, Châteaux de Versailles, Musée Rodin, and Musée National de l'Orangerie.

What is the best way to visit everything in Paris? ›

Getting Around Paris

The best way to get around Paris is on foot and by metro. The elegant arrondissem*nts are practically made for pedestrians. Still, Paris is very big, so you should take the efficient metro to travel long distances.

Is 2 hours in the Louvre enough? ›

The Louvre palace is huge, with over 400 rooms and 35,000 artworks! It's impossible to see everything in one day. If you only have an hour or two, we recommend visiting the Denon wing, which houses some of the most famous masterpieces (Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, The Raft of the Medusa, and more).

What time of day is best for Eiffel Tower? ›

Attendance over the course of the day depends on the period of the year, weather conditions, as well as the day of the week. In general, to feel more comfortable, start your visit early in the morning (before 10:30am) or at the end of the day after 5 PM, or even in the evening.

Is everything closed in Paris on Sunday? ›

Sundays in Paris

Banks, shops, supermarkets and many restaurants are closed across the country. This mostly holds true in Paris as well, though shops in popular tourist areas (e.g. Champs Elysées) remain open seven days a week. You'll find that many restaurants in high profile areas also open on Sundays.

Do I need to book Paris museums in advance? ›

It's a small constraint, but it ensures good visiting conditions. With the pass, it's very simple: you must book online, at each site, the date, time and number of people. Of course, the reservation of a time slot is free, since by purchasing the pass, you have already paid for the entrance tickets.

Should I book Paris museums in advance? ›

Booking in advance is highly recommended. Musée des Arcs Décoratifs – it is compulsory to book a date and time slot in advance. Musée des Arts et Métiers – free access within the limit of the authorized number of visitors. Musée Nissim de Camondo – it is compulsory to book a date and time slot in advance.

Do you tip in Paris? ›

In Paris, the bill in bars and restaurants includes a service charge, so you do not have to leave a tip. However, if you have been satisfied with your meal and the service you are welcome to do so. A tip in general amounts to 5 to 10% of the bill.

What museum in France do tourists visit most? ›

France's first museum – the Louvre – is also the world's largest and most visited museum.

What are the two most popular museums in Paris? ›

Top Museums in Paris
  • Louvre Museum. Opened at the end of the eighteenth century, the Louvre is the country's most renowned museum and one of the most visited in the world.
  • Musée d'Orsay. The Musée d'Orsay houses a stunning art collection from between 1848 and 1914. ...
  • Centre Pompidou.

What is the coolest museum in Paris? ›

The 12 Best Museums to Visit in Paris
  • Musée du Louvre. The Louvre. ...
  • Musée d'Orsay. Musée d'Orsay. ...
  • Centre Pompidou. The Centre Pompidou. ...
  • Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. ...
  • Musée de la Vie Romantique. ...
  • Musée Gustave Moreau. ...
  • Musée Jacquemart-André ...
  • Musée Guimet.
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