Paris Museums, the museums of the City of Paris

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Updated on 08/01/2026

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Paris Musées brings together 14 museums and heritage sites, offering collections that are exceptional in their diversity. They take visitors on a journey through different periods and techniques: modern art, decorative arts, Asian arts, but also fashion, history, literature, archaeology, and more. Over a million works are preserved or exhibited in these remarkable venues!

The 14 municipal museums

With the exception of the Catacombs of Paris, the Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité, and the Palais Galliera,access to the permanent collections of the City of Paris museums is completelyfree for everyone, regardless of age. This free admission policy illustrates Paris Musées' commitment to making culture accessible to all. Each year, a varied and rich program of exhibitions, events, and artistic activities invites you to discover.

Discover all the municipal museums on their respective websites:

Practical information

Rates

Find all the information you need on the Paris Museums website.

Paris Museums Card

The Paris Museums Pass offers unlimited access and skip-the-line entry for one year to exhibitions in Paris museums, allowing you to discover art and culture at your leisure. It also includes special rates on activities and in museum bookshops and gift shops.

Exhibitions

The museums of the City of Paris offer a large number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. These are subject to an admission fee. For more information, consultthe calendar of Paris Museums.

Ticket donation

To support museums and enable them to continue offering free admission, a "donation" ticket is available at a price of €5 for visits to permanent collections and/or temporary exhibitions. This price is applied on a voluntary basis by visitors. The museum's permanent collections are open to the public free of charge. The museum's temporary exhibitions are open to the public at a price of €5. The museum's permanent collections are open to the public free of charge. The museum's temporary exhibitions are open to the public at a price of €5.

A municipal museum on an island

Hauteville House, Victor Hugo's home in Guernsey, is also a Paris Museums museum. Open exclusively during the high season, visits require advance booking and are subject to an admission fee. The Paris Museums website provides detailed information on opening hours, admission fees, and other practical information.
Information on the Maisons de Victor Hugo website
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