Children have free access to the collections in the Oval Room as well as to the digital mediation devices, booklet-games, etc.
Admission to the museum and to the temporary exhibitions is free for under 26 years old.
The Oval Room, the "historic monument" site and the garden are freely accessible.
Guided tours are available to discover the site, the museum and the exhibitions - individually or in groups. Prices for guided tours of the museum range from €5 to €15.
The public areas (excluding the reading room) are freely accessible to visitors. Guided tours of the Richelieu site are organized. The museum (permanent collections) and the exhibitions (temporary collections) are accessible for independent visits (full price: €10 / reduced price :€8) as well as the Oval Room (free).
Guided group tours are offered to discover the site, the museum and the exhibitions. Prices for group visits to the museum range from €6 to €80.
From 2011 to 2022, as part of the Richelieu project, the Richelieu-Louvois site will be undergoing major works. Because of this, certain departments and areas may be temporarily closed. The opening of the museum, the exhibition spaces, the Vivenne garden, the café, the bookshop and a new covered passageway (between rue de Richelieu and rue Vivienne) is planned for the weekend of 17 and 18 September 2022.
Every Tuesday, until 8pm
Hours vary by room, generally Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm.
English, Spanish
Workshops and talks.
The Café Rose Bakery welcomes visitors throughout the day for a sweet or savoury, healthy and ultra-fresh snack, based on simple and quality products, in a relaxing setting, reflecting the values of its creators and the spirit of the place. A pleasant moment to relax, in the cafe or on the outdoor terrace overlooking the garden of the BnF. A 10% discount on à la carte prices, excluding drinks, is offered to all holders of a BnF Lecture / Culture pass or an annual Research pass. Open Tuesday from 10 am to 7 pm and Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on Mondays. Telephone: 01 53 79 86 50
English, Spanish
Game booklet for families.
The museum has a web app "Compagnon de visite", which can be downloaded in French, English and Spanish, as well as in audio description, in addition to the terminals in each room of the museum and the translated labels.
The Oval Room is equipped with digital mediation systems based on the book trade and the BnF's collections, in a fun and participatory approach.
A dedicated mini-site allows visitors to discover the richness of the collections in the Oval Room.
A resource site "Les essentiels" provides a thematic approach to the collections, available to teachers, parents and students.
A catalogue of cultural mediation offers aimed at school and extracurricular audiences, families (parents and children or activities "without parents") and adults.
Point de vue depuis la galerie de verre sur la salle Labrouste, chef d’œuvre architectural de la fin du XIXe siècle.
Priority access
Adapted activities and workshops
Free for the accompanying person
Free for people with disabilities on presentation of valid ID
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