Museums and galleries

Paris is home to some of the world's most important museums and art galleries, with collections ranging from great painting masterpieces to contemporary art exhibitions. Each venue offers a different experience, suitable for both first-time visitors and art enthusiasts.

In this section you will find all the useful information for visiting the main museums and galleries in Paris, with details on collections, opening hours, tickets and tips for planning your visit.

Louvre Museum: What to See and Tips for Visiting

Housed in the ancient fortress and residence of the kings of France, the Louvre Museum boasts an encyclopedic collection ranging from the earliest civilizations

Musée d'Orsay: Must-See Works and Useful Information

Overlooking the left bank of the Seine, the Musée d'Orsay houses artistic productions created between the mid-nineteenth century and the beginning of the nineteenth century

Picasso Museum: works and useful information for your visit

Located in the heart of the charming Marais district, the Picasso Museum houses the world's largest collection of works by the Spanish master.

Centre Pompidou: Modern Art in the Heart of Paris

Designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, the Centre Pompidou breaks traditional moulds by bringing its coloured pipes and

Musée Carnavalet: the museum of the history of Paris

Formed by the union of two sumptuous Renaissance palaces, the Carnavalet Museum tells the story of the metamorphosis of Paris from the ancient prehistoric stilt houses to the Belle Époque

Musée de l'Orangerie: Where to See Monet's Water Lilies

Originally built as a greenhouse to protect the orange trees of the royal palace, the Orangerie Museum houses one of the most spectacular installations

Musée Rodin: the museum dedicated to the French sculptor

Housed in the eighteenth-century Hôtel Biron, the Rodin Museum houses the largest and richest collection of works of art dedicated to the famous