Find out which museums in Paris to visit during your trip
One of the most essential tours in the French capital is to take a cultural tour of the museums in Paris. The city of light is home to more than 150 art galleries in an area of just over 105 km², there are so many museums in Paris that there is an option for every type of taste.
For you to know which one has more to do with your profile, we tell you a little about the most renowned and famous museums in the city of Paris, and why you have to know them.
The museums in Paris are recognized for the large collection of works and the temporary exhibitions that take place in parallel with the main theme of the house.
Many artists have already made large donations of their personal collections to museums in Paris. Rodin himself, when he was alive, donated his sculptures and Van Gogh pieces to give life to the museum that now bears his name.
The Louvre, one of the most famous museums in the world, which receives millions of visitors a year (even more than the Eiffel Tower), has complete sessions of ancient Greece and Egypt that were only made possible through a great curatorship around the world.
If you are already a big fan of art or want to take advantage of your trip to Paris to be closer to culture, understand here which museums to include in the itinerary and learn how to buy tickets online to avoid wasting time in lines during the trip.
In this post you will see:
- Best Museums in Paris
- Free museums in Paris
- Museum Pass (Museum Pass)
- Where to Stay in Paris
- Internet chip in Paris
- Paris travel insurance
- Car hire in Paris
- Airline Tickets to Paris
- Read all our Paris tips and posts
- Frequently Asked Questions
Best Museums in Paris
There are more than 100 museums around the city, and unless you have plenty of time in Paris to see them all, we've made a selection of the biggest and most interesting ones for you to add to your itinerary.
As art is subjective and so are museum tastes, in this selection you will find the best museums in terms of collection size and thematic relevance to choose which one to visit on your trip.
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Louvre Museum
Simply, the largest art museum in the world! Despite its cliché, the Louvre Museum is an essential visit in the city. There are more than 35.000 pieces in collections. Among them you can find the “Monalisa”, by Leonardo Da Vinci; “The Venus de Milo”, from Ancient Greece and “The Coronation of Napoleon”, by Jacques Louis David.
Given the size of the Louvre, spend more time on your trip. So reserve an afternoon or a full day to get to know him. Also prioritize the sectors you are interested in.
The entrance price costs on average 125 reais and you can buy it online, by clicking here. You can also buy tickets on the spot, but keep in mind that even in low season, the lines are long. With this online ticket you avoid headaches and queues.
The museum is located on Rue de Rivoli, first arrondissement of Paris, it can be reached by metro via Palais Royal station, lines 1 and 7.
The Louvre museum is open from 9 am to 18 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. On Tuesdays the museum is closed.
Orsay Museum
The Musee d'Orsay has a vast array of renowned paintings, sculptures and historical pieces, in addition to being one of the most visited museums in Paris. The highlights are the works of the XNUMXth century, impressionists and post impressionists.
The museum building is quite large and well sectored, the organization of the wings greatly facilitates the appreciation of the pieces. There you can find the famous works by Renoir and Coubert: “The Bathers” and “The Origin of the World”, respectively.
The price of admission costs on average 100 reais (and is free for children under 18). A good tip is buy advance ticket online, to avoid queues.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 18 pm. Monday does not open.
The building is located at 62 rue de Lille. You can reach the Musée d'Orsay on metro line 12, getting off at Solferino station.
Picasso Museum
The Hotel Salé at 5 rue Thorigny is home to the famous Picasso Museum, named after the Cubist artist. The building that was once a Venice art school and embassy now houses more than 300 pieces, including paintings, sculptures, drawings and other works of art created by Picasso.
It is one of the most famous museums in Paris. The entrance costs an average of 27 reais and can be bought online. The place is open from Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 to 18:9. On weekends it opens from 30:18 am to XNUMX pm.
Georges Pompidou Center
O Georges Pompidou Center It is a great exhibition center for modern art. Like the world's most recent museums, its very construction and architecture were thought of as art, and they are quite characteristic.
There are six floors with more than 5.000 works, a library and a music research center. The museum is located on Place Georges Pompidou and is open every day from 11 am to 20 pm, except on Tuesdays when it is not open. You can avoid queues at buy your ticket here.
Rodin Museum
O Rodin museum in addition to works by the artist (such as O Pensador) and the history of Rodin, it also has occasional exhibitions by other artists.
The entrance costs on average 81 reais and is possible buy online here.
It is located at 77 Rue de Varenne. The museum can be reached from Varenne station, metro line 13. It is open from 10 am to 18:30 pm every day of the week except Mondays.
National Museum of the Orangery
The building, which was once a greenhouse for oranges, now houses one of the largest collections of impressionist works in France. Opened in 1853, the l'Orangerie museum had instructions from Monet himself to organize the artist's collections on site. Renoir, Picasso and Matisse can also be found immortalized in the museum.
L'Orangerie is located in Place de la Concorde and the average ticket costs 78 reais. Be aware that during the first Sunday of each month, admission is free. On other days, the Ticket can be purchased here.
It is open Wednesday to Monday from 9 am to 18 pm and remains closed on Tuesdays.
Free museums in Paris
We know that a trip to Paris is not cheap. That's why we've made a selection of three museums that have free admission for you who want to fill your itinerary with art, but don't want to spend so much on museum tickets. Check the official links for more information.
- Paris Museum of Modern Art
- President Wilson Avenue, 11.
- From Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 18pm.
- Petit Palais Museum (Paris Fine Arts)
- Avenida Winston Churchill.
- From Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 18pm.
- Maison de Balzac
- Rua Raynouard, 47.
- From Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 18 pm.
- Carnival Museum
- Rua de Sévigné, 23.
- From Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 18 pm.
Museum Pass (Museum Pass)
A great tip for your museum schedule in Paris is to buy the Museum Pass, a ticket that gives unlimited, skip-the-line access to more than 60 museums for up to six days in the French capital. It is great for those who want to “marathon” in museums.
The average price is around 355 reais. For those interested in art, the investment is more than accurate. See how to purchase the ticket here.
Where to Stay in Paris
Accommodation in Paris is one of the great dilemmas of anyone visiting the city. It is difficult to understand how the neighborhoods are arranged, what are the best locations and where to find the best accommodation in the midst of it all.
But you can rest assured that we explain everything in our post Where to Stay in Paris – Complete Neighborhood by Neighborhood Guide so you don't get lost at any time and still enjoy the best in each region. ?
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Internet chip in Paris
It is getting easier and cheaper to have unlimited internet throughout your trip in Paris. Nowadays you can buy an international cell phone chip online while you're still here in España. We always use and love it!
You receive the sim card at your address and then just insert it into your cell phone to arrive in Paris with unlimited 4G internet working throughout the trip.
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Paris travel insurance
Having travel insurance for France is a requirement to enter the country, which is part of the Schengen Treaty and requires medical and hospital coverage of at least €30 for travelers. In addition to being mandatory, insurance is a great way to ensure a smoother trip. Also enjoy our Insurance Promo discount coupon. - SEE PRICES
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Car hire in Paris
We really like Rent Cars to find the cars we use on our travels.
It is the only one in Spain that compares the best rental companies in the world, but lets you pay in reais, without IOF. In addition, it is also the only one that lets you pay in 12 interest-free installments. It is worth it!
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Airline Tickets to Paris
Looking for a good deal and flight prices? When buying tickets to Paris, it is worth taking a look at the website Promo Tickets.
It is quite common to find cheaper and better flight options than on other sites. We always use and is it worth it?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many museums are there in Paris?There are more than 100 museums around the city, and unless you have plenty of time in Paris to see them all, we've made a selection of the biggest and most interesting ones for you to add to your itinerary. Click here see more.
What is the name of the museum in Paris?One of the most famous museums in the world located in Paris is the Louvre Museum. You can buy tickets online here or check out even more about the museum at our full content.
How to take a virtual tour of the Louvre Museum?It is possible to take a virtual tour of the Louvre museum by accessing the official website and checking out the galleries and attractions on the 360º map in virtual reality. In our content about museums in Paris you can find out even more about the Louvre and the main attractions of the city.
