11 Best Museums in Paris
Where to Discover Paris' History, Art and Culture?
Uncover the best museums in Paris with our carefully curated list of the top cultural destinations in the City of Lights. Navigating through over 130 museums, Paris itself is a living museum, offering a treasure trove of history, art, architecture and militaria. Whether you’re a history buff, art enthusiast, or simply seeking inspiration, Paris belongs at the pinnacle of your travel bucket list.
Explore iconic institutions and immerse yourself in extraordinary temples of knowledge, culture and creativity. Our carefully selected recommendations promise to enhance your holiday experience, ensuring maximum impact and edutainment during your inspiring stay in the enchanting city of Paris.
1. The Louvre
Huge and popular art museum
Ideal para: História, Foto
With over 750,000 sq ft of gallery space, The Louvre is one of the largest art museums in the world. Housed in a 13th-century palace by the Seine River, in the heart of Paris, it’s also the most visited museum in France.
Such an over-the-top venue can only store extraordinary items. From Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to the Winged Victory of Samothrace to Michelangelo’s Dying Slave and many more, The Louvre takes you for a ride through the history of human arts. Leia mais
Localização: 75001 Paris, France
Abre: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm, Friday from 9 am to 9.45 pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Telefone: +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17
The Louvre
2. Orsay Museum
Impressive collection within a station
Ideal para: História, Foto
Housed in a former railway station built at the end of the 19th century, Orsay Museum holds one of the largest collections of Impressionist paintings in the world. Masterpieces by Van Gogh, Gauguin, Renoir and Cézanne, just to name a few, can be seen among over 2,500 paintings and sculptures on display.
The building is a piece of art by itself, and you should stop by and have a drink in the café near the vintage train station’s clock to fully take in the timeless feel of the place. Leia mais
Localização: Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, 75007 Paris, France
Abre: Tuesday–Sunday from 9.30 am to 6 pm (until 9.45 pm on Thursdays), closed on Mondays
Telefone: +33 (0)1 40 49 48 14
Orsay Museum
3. Orangerie Museum
Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces
Ideal para: História, Foto
The Orangerie museum is not a big museum by size but it’s significant for the major Impressionist paintings it houses. Famed for its 2 rooms dedicated to Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, the museum hosts both permanent and temporary exhibitions. Most of them are dedicated to Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists.
Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani and Henri Rousseau are just a few of the prominent artists who have paintings permanently on display at the Orangerie Museum. Leia mais
Localização: Jardin des Tuileries, Place de la Concorde (côté Seine), 75001 Paris, France
Abre: Wednesday–Monday from 9 am to 6 pm, closed on Tuesdays
Telefone: +33 (0)1 44 50 43 00
Orangerie Museum
4. Rodin Museum
Stunning statues and artwork
Ideal para: História, Foto
At the Rodin Museum, you can learn everything about Rodin and discover some of his most famous artworks in this 18th-century hotel (Hotel Biron) located right next to the Army Museum in the centre of Paris. From The Thinker to the Gates of Hell, and many other sculptures, drawings and ceramics, Rodin left an impressive artistic heritage for you to see in what used to be his workshop.
It’s best to visit the museum on a sunny day as many statues are outside, in a lovely garden. The audio guide gives you plenty of information about this brilliant French artist. Leia mais
Localização: 77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France
Abre: Daily from 10 am to 6.30 pm
Telefone: +33 (0)1 44 18 61 10
Rodin Museum
5. The Centre Pompidou
Avant-garde architecture
Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, História, Foto
It’s almost fair to say that the Center George Pompidou is more famous for its avant-garde architecture than for the pieces it houses in the National Museum of Modern Art. Besides the museum, the complex also hosts a library, a music centre, and a posh rooftop bar and restaurant.
Permanent and temporary exhibitions of celebrity artists and designers such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Philippe Starck make this museum a lively place to visit. Leia mais
Localização: Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris, France
Abre: Daily from 11 am to 9 pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Telefone: +33 (0)1 44 78 12 33
The Centre Pompidou
6. The Army Museum
The art of war
Ideal para: História, Foto
Named ‘les Invalides’ in French after the complex of buildings it’s hosted in, the Army Museum houses collections of weapons and uniforms used by the French Army throughout history. A significant part of the complex, the Dôme des Invalides, holds The Tomb of Napoleon I.
This huge museum takes you for a walk through the art of war. The French military has a long and proud history and this museum details many important military events in the history of France. Leia mais
Localização: 129 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France
Abre: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm
Telefone: +33 (0)1 44 42 38 77
The Army Museum
7. City of Architecture and Heritage
French design and construction
Ideal para: História, Foto
Discover the rich French architectural heritage at the Museum of Architecture and Heritage, housed in the Palais de Chaillot. It’s located on the Place du Trocadéro, right opposite the Eiffel Tower.
Showcasing monumental reconstructions of architectural elements and scale reconstitutions of entire edifices, the museum invites you on a journey through French design and construction from the 12th century to the present day. One of the highlights of this museum is the walk through the full scale reconstitution of Gothic-style cathedral crypts. Leia mais
Localização: 1 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris, France
Abre: Wednesday – Monday from 11 am to 7 pm (9 pm on Thursdays), closed on Tuesdays
Telefone: +33 (0)1 58 51 52 00
City of Architecture and Heritage
8. Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum
Showcase of Indigenous art and culture
Ideal para: História, Foto
Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum is dedicated to the indigenous art and cultures of Africa, Asia, the Pacific and the Americas. Named after its location and the former French president who ordered its construction, it showcases, at any given time, 3,500 objects from a collection of over 400,000 items.
Here, you’ll discover primal art from all around the world in modern settings with interactive displays. Leia mais
Localização: 37 Quai Jacques Chirac, 75007 Paris, France
Abre: Monday–Wednesday from 10.30 am to 7 pm, Thursday from 10.30 am to 10 pm, Friday–Saturday from 10.30 am to 7 pm, Sunday from 10.30 am to 7 pm
Telefone: +33 (0)1 56 61 70 00
Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum
9. Dalí Paris
Surrealism at its finest
Ideal para: História, Foto
Enter the surreal world of Salvador Dali by visiting this small private museum a short stroll away from Place du Tertre, on the flank of Montmartre Hill. Dalí Paris shows the many facets of this eccentric and highly imaginative artist, including about 300 original artworks.
Painting, sculpture, engraving and photography – here you’ll come across the different forms of art which this quirky man got into. Leia mais
Localização: 11 Rue Poulbot, 75018 Paris, France
Abre: Daily from 10 am to 6.30 pm
Telefone: +33 (0)1 42 64 40 10
Dalí Paris
10. National Museum of Natural History
An Interesting and Educational Family Destination
Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, História, Foto
The National Museum of Natural History in Paris has been an important center of scientific research since 1793. It has several sites across France, with its main site in the verdant Jardin des Plantes. Here, you can visit 8 galleries, several greenhouses, cafes, shops, botanical gardens and a small zoo.
The museum combines the ancient with the cutting-edge, mixing exhibits like a rhinoceros skeleton that once belonged to Louis XV with modern touchscreen panels and virtual reality headsets. The buildings reflect this fusion of old and new, with the imposing 19th-century structure given a soaring contemporary glass roof. The museum also owns arboretums, zoological reserves and marine research facilities around France that contribute to its vital research work. Leia mais
Localização: 57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris, France
Abre: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Telefone: +33 (0)1 40 79 56 01
National Museum of Natural History
11. Louis Vuitton Foundation
An iconic and modern art museum in Paris
Ideal para: História, Foto, Grupos
Louis Vuitton Foundation is an iconic contemporary art museum in Paris’ sprawling Bois de Boulogne Park. The ultramodern edifice is a work of art in itself. Designed by esteemed architect Frank Gehry, its innovative sail-shaped design comprises 3,600 glass and 19,000 white ductal panels.
Inside, you’ll find thought-provoking works from modern maestros like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Egon Schiele. A helpful mobile app leads you through the museum while providing insightful background info. Alternately, private guided tours run every 30 minutes during peak periods. The museum is accessible via the Station Les Sablons (Line 1) metro and the La Garenne-Colombes-Charlebourg (Line 73) bus stop.
Localização: 8 Av. du Mahatma Gandhi, 75016 Paris, France
Abre: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm, Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Friday from 11 am to 9 pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Telefone: +33 (0)1 40 69 96 00
Louis Vuitton Foundation
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