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Housed within the prestigious Hôtel Salé, built in the 18th century in the heart of the Marais, the Musée National Picasso-Paris boasts the world’s largest public collection of works by Pablo Picasso.
Comprising more than 5,000 works and 200,000 archival items, the collection was put together from donations made to the French government through the Acceptance in Lieu scheme by Picasso’s heirs, Jacqueline Picasso’s heirs and the artist’s daughter Maya Ruiz-Picasso. Picasso’s personal archives later extended the collection. The collection spans all the periods of Picasso’s artistic career and all the art forms he explored, from painting and sculpture to drawings and engravings.
The must-see masterpieces on display include Paul as Harlequin (1924), Self Portrait 1901, Two Women Running on the Beach (1922), Portrait of Dora Maar (1937), Portrait of Olga in an Armchair (1918), She-goat (1950), The Barefoot Girl (1895), Seated Woman (1902), The Kiss (1969), Head of a Woman (1931) and The Pipes of Pan (1923).
The museum organizes temporary exhibitions and also has a packed programme of shows, activities, conferences and events.
Useful information
From 10:30 am to 6 pm. From 9:30 am to 6 pm Saturday, Sunday and during Zone C school holidays. Closed Monday.
5 rue de Thorigny, Paris 3th
