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Centre Pompidou
A multidisciplinary landmark for modern art, contemporary creation, design and new media. Beaubourg has been closed for renovation since September 2025. Reopening planned for 2030; programmes continue off site.
Illustrative visuals: without documented photographic provenance, these are not verified depictions of the institutions.
City art guide
Paris
Explore 30 art institutions in Paris and plan a cultural route from official sources.
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Editorial overview
Understanding the art scene in Paris
This selection of 30 places in Paris connects museums, galleries, historic collections and contemporary practice. Use the specialisms below to shape a route around your interests.
Hours, prices and exhibitions change. Each profile therefore links to the official website instead of repeating details that may become outdated.
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Art institutions to discover in Paris
A documented selection designed for comparing places and continuing to primary sources.
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Dalí Paris
Dalí Paris is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Eugène-Delacroix National Museum
Eugène-Delacroix National Museum is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain
Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume
Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Guimet Museum
Guimet Museum is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Louis Vuitton Foundation
Louis Vuitton Foundation is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Luxembourg Museum
Luxembourg Museum is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée arménien de France
Musée arménien de France is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée Bourdelle
Musée Bourdelle is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée Carnavalet
Musée Carnavalet is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée Cernuschi
Musée Cernuschi is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée Cognacq-Jay
Musée Cognacq-Jay is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée d'Orsay
Musée d'Orsay is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée de Cluny
Musée de Cluny is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée de l'Orangerie
Musée de l'Orangerie is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée de la Vie romantique
Musée de la Vie romantique is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Musée des Arts Décoratifs is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée du Louvre
A former royal palace turned universal museum, the Louvre spans almost ten millennia of art history.
Paris · France
Musée du quai Branly
Musée du quai Branly is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée Gustave Moreau
Musée Gustave Moreau is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée Jacquemart-André
Musée Jacquemart-André is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée Maillol
Musée Maillol is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée Marmottan Monet
Musée Marmottan Monet is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée Nissim de Camondo
Musée Nissim de Camondo is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée Picasso
Musée Picasso is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée Rodin
Musée Rodin is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Musée Zadkine
Musée Zadkine is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Paris · France
Petit Palais
Petit Palais is an art institution in Paris, France. Its official website provides current information about collections, exhibitions and visits.
Plan your visit
Three checks before you go
- 01Confirm hours, closures and access conditions on the official website.
- 02Check booking, admission prices and rules for bags or photography.
- 03Group venues by neighbourhood and allow enough time for permanent collections.
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PARIS LE GUIDE
Plan the practical side of a Paris art visit
After choosing your museums, plan transport, reservations and useful services around your route. This English guide brings together practical points for organising a day in Paris.
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Explore Montmartre alongside your museum visits
Explore the hill through its visitor guides, cultural places and practical information. Choose a route that leaves time to discover the neighbourhood around its galleries and studios.
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