Lonely PlanetAug 6
12 best museums to visit in Paris
Discover the best museums to visit in Paris, including the best for Impressionist art, sculptures, history, dinosaurs and more.
Houses Picasso's works in a 17th-century hôtel particulier.
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- Palais de TokyoMuseumHosts cutting-edge contemporary art exhibitions.
- Musée d’OrsayMuseumOffers views of Paris from a clock on the 5th floor.
- Musée RodinMuseumIt has two sites: the Hôtel Biron and surrounding grounds in central Paris, as well as just outside Paris at Rodin's…
- Grand PalaisMuseumBuilt for World's Fair, main hall used for events.
- Musée du LouvreMuseumWorld's biggest museum with over 380,000 objects.
- Musée des Arts et MétiersMuseumHoused in a former royal priory, spans scientific instruments.
- underground ossuaryMuseumHolds bones and skulls of millions of Parisians.
- Musée National PicassoMuseumHouses Picasso's works in a 17th-century hôtel particulier.
- BambiniRestaurantOverlooks a reflecting pool with Eiffel Tower views.
- Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de ParisMuseumImpressive modern art collection spanning 20th and 21st centuries.
- Muséum National d’Histoire NaturelleMuseumDisplays taxidermied animals, dinosaur skeletons, and rocks.
- Jardin des PlantesParkA 2.5-hectare garden in Paris' Latin Quarter.
- Musée CarnavaletMuseumParis' oldest museum, overview of the country's history.
- Cathédrale Notre Dame de ParisPlace of worshipOriginal gargoyle displayed at Musée Carnavalet.
- digital art galleryMuseumProjects classic art onto walls, floor, and ceiling.
- Salle des ÉtatsSight
- Elsewhere
- Château de VersaillesMuseumVersailles, FranceFormer home of French monarchy, excessively decadent.
- Galerie des GlacesSightVersailles, FranceGrand ballroom adorned with 357 mirrors and windows.
- La Grande EcurieAttractionVersailles, FranceFormer royal stables filled with historic horse-drawn carriages.