Paris Museums & Monuments Sightseeing
Museums & Monuments Pass
Visit Museums and Monuments in and around Paris. Listed below are the museums and monuments included in the Museums & Monuments Card.
Please note some museums and monuments offer free entry for children. See below for details.
Arc de Triomphe
Child (under 12): Free
Napoleon's triumphal arch offers panoramic views down the Champs Elysées.
Aquarium
Child (under 4): Free
Closed on Tuesday
The Aquarium includes over 80 tanks of tropical flora and fauna.
Conciergerie
Child (under 18): Free
Fortress like building on the Ile de la Cité including Marie-Antoinette's cells and a pictorial presentation of the French Revolution.
Eugène Delacroix National Museum
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Set in Delacroix's last home and studio the museum includes works and documents by Delacroix.
Fashion Museum - Musee Galliera
Child (under 14): Free
Closed on Monday
The museum includes a collection of the history of fashion from the 18th century to the modern day.
Fashion & Textile Museum
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Monday
Temporary exhibitions on fashion and textiles from 17th century to the present day.
Gustave Moreau Museum
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
The works of Gustave Moreau set in his family apartment and workshops.
Hébert Museum
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
The Hébert Museum includes paintings, watercolours and drawings by the artist Ernest Hébert
Hospital Museum
Child (under 13): Free
Closed on Sunday, Public Holidays, and in August
Museum covering the history of hospitals from the Middle Ages to the Present day in over 9000 objects and documents.
Institut du Monde Arabe
Child (under 12): Free
Closed on Monday
Museum collections includes Arab and Islamic art.
Jean-Jacques Henner Museum
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Monday
The Henner Museum includes paintings and drawings by the artist Jean-Jacques Henner
Louvre
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Western art from the Middle Ages until 1848 including paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings.
Maritime Museum
Child (under 6): Free
Closed on Tuesday
History of the French navy from 17th century to the present day.
Military Museum and Napoleon's Tomb
Child (under 12): Free
Closed first Monday of every month
Housed in the Hôtel des Invalides, the museum includes military history from prehistoric times to the present day.
Museum of Arts & Sciences
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Monday
The museum includes a collection of 80,000 objects from all trades and crafts.
Museums of Arts and Crafts
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Collection of French ethnological heritage including every day items and audio-visual presentations.
Museum of Asian Arts
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
A collection of sculptures, painting and objets d'art from across Asia.
Museum of the Middle Ages
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Housed in the 15th century Hotel of Cluny Abbey, and the Gallo-Roman baths the museum includes one of the largest medieval collections in the world.
Museum of Money
Child (under 16): Free
Closed on Monday
Museum tracing the development of coin manufacture from ancient times to the present day.
Musical Instrument Museum
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Monday
Collection of musical instruments from the 16th century to the present day.
Musee de l’Ordre de la Liberation
Child (under 12): Free
Closed on the first Monday of every month
Museum of France after the Liberation, the French Resistance and Deportation.
Musee de l'Orangerie
Closed on Tuesday, 1st May and 25th Dec
Museum at the bottom of the Tuileries Gardens, displaying Monet's Nymphéas (Waterlilies) painted specifically for this museum.
Musee d’Orsay
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Monday
Collection of Impressionist paintings and art works from 1848-1914.
Musee des Plans-reliefs
Child (under 12): Free
Closed on the first Monday of every month
A collection of models of French cities and countryside commissioned ny the state from Louis XIV to Napoleon III.
Nissim de Camondo Museum
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Moïse de Camondo's collection of 18th century objects (paintings, ceramics, and sculptures).
Notre-Dame Crypt
Child (under 14): Free
Explore Notre Dame's crypts including archeological remains from Gallo-Roman period to the 19th century.
Notre-Dame Tours
Child (under 18): Free
Climb to the top of Notre Dame for outstanding views over Paris.
Panthéon
Child (under 18): Free
Built by the architect Soufflot the Pantheon is now the final resting place for "Great men" from Voltaire to Dumas. Includes Foucaults's Pendulum.
Paris Sewerage Museum
Child (under 5): Free
Closed on Thursday and Friday
Museum exploring the history of water, drains and sewerage in Paris, including a tour.
Picasso Museum
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Works by Picasso displayed in a 17th century townhouse.
Pompidou Centre
Child (under 18): Free
Modern Art museum including famous works from the 20th century by Matisse, Picasso, Warhol and many more.
Post Museum
Child (under 8): Free
Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays
History of the Post including models, uniforms, furniture, and postal art.
Publicity Museum
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Monday
Temporary exhibitions dedicated to graphic designers and brands including posters, press releases, and advertisements.
Rodin Museum
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Monday
A collection of the works of Rodin, housed in an 18th century manor, including a sculpture garden.
Science &Technology Museum
Child (under 7): Free
Closed on Monday
Europe's largest museum of science and technology of today and the future.
Sainte-Chapelle
Child (under 12): Free
Thirteenth century building including a collection of stained glass.
MUSEUMS & MONUMENTS AROUND PARIS
Basilique Saint-Denis
Child (under 12): Free
Includes the tombs of many of the Kings of France, a collection of funereal sculpture, and stained glass windows.
Château de Chantilly
Child (under 3): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Visit the Princess of Condé's apartments in the "Petit Château", and painting collection in the 19th century "Grand Château".
Château de Champs<
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Early 18th century château including Louis XV style decoration and furniture, and 210 acre garden.
Château de Compiègne
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Official state apartments with furniture from Louis XV to Napoleon III, including a Carriage Museum.
Château de Fontainebleau
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Royal residence from Francois I to Napoleon III, includes a collection of paintings and furniture, and a Napoleon I museum.
Château de Maisons-Laffitte
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Built by François Mansart between 1642 and 1651, this is a beautiful example of Neo-classical architecture.
Châteaux de Malmaison et Bois-Preau
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Apartments of Josephine and Napoleon, and museum on Napoleon's captivity in St Helena, and his legend.
Château de la Motte Tilly
Child (under 12): Free
Closed on Monday
Elegant 18th century Château, including traditional French gardens.
Château de Pierrefonds
Child (under 12): Free
A 15th century Château which belonged to the Orleans family. The Château was dismantled in 1617 under orders from Richelieu, and rebuilt under orders from Napoleon III.
Château de Rambouillet
Child (under 12): Free
Closed on Tuesday and on President’s visit
Former royal residence, and now residence of the French President. English gardens.
Ceramic Museum (Sèvres)
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
European earthenware, porcelain and pottery from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
Franco-American Museum
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Memories of World War I and a celebration of the Franco-American friendship.
Maurice Denis Museum
Child (under 12): Free
Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Set in the home of Maurice Denis, the collection includes symbolist, nabis and post-impressionist works.
Musee de l’Air et de l’Espace
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Sunday
Collection of 150 planes including Concorde and Boeing 747, alongside hot air balloons, and the Ariane 5 space rocket.
National Antiquities Museum (Saint-Germain-en-Laye)
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Archeological collection of remians from across France from the first humans to Charlemagne.
Jacquemart-André Museum
Child (under 5): Free
Jacquemart-André's collection of furniture, paintings and objets d'art, and the Jean Jacques Rousseau collection of objects and manuscripts. Housed in an 18th century château.
Granges de Port-Royal Museum
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Paintings, documents, books and engravings covering the history of Port-Royal, and the Jansenist movement.
Renaissance Museum - Château d’Ecouen
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Tuesday
Large collection of Renaissance art works including tapestries and furniture.
Rodin Museum at Meudon
Child (under 18): Free
Open only May-Sep Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Includes Rodin's house/workshop, and plaster casts and models of the great sculptures.
Versailles and the Trianon
Child (under 18): Free
Closed on Monday
Home of the Kings of France from 1661 to 1789.
Villa Savoye
Child (under 18: Free
Closed on Tuesday
Le Corbusier's masterpiece illustrating the principles of modern architecture.
Vincennes Château
Child (under 18): Free
Includes 14th century Royal fortress, 17th century Royal pavilions, rampart walks and moats.
