La Cinémathèque française

Housed in a resolutely modern building designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Cinémathèque Française is entirely devoted to cinema. It continues to convey a passion for cinema through its many resources and activities, notably the Musée Méliès, exhibitions, screenings, meetings and talks, library, and a bookshop. Georges Méliès is known throughout the world as one of the first great cinema geniuses. Matin Scorsese pays a touching tribute to him with his film 'Hugo', and the image of the rocket in the eye of the Man in the Moon is now engraved on everyone's memory. The museum invites visitors to explore the life and work of this extraordinary character, and to embark on a magical journey through the history of cinema, where magic, wonder and science fiction combine, from the first films with special effects to more recent ones.

Opening times and prices

Until 5 years old

Until 5 years old

€12

Permanent collections: €10 / €7.50 (concessions) / €5 (under 18s). Temporary exhibitions: price variable.

Guided tour for adults = €180 for a group of 15 people + €12 per additional person. Guided tour for school groups = €140 for a group up to 21 participants / €170 for a group from 22 to 30 participants. Reservations for guided tours can be made via the Cinémathèque Française website

Annual closure in August.

2nd Thursday of the month reserved for under 26s on compulsory registration

Monday noon - 7pm;
Tuesday closed;
Wednesday noon - 7pm ;
Thursday noon - 7pm ;
Friday noon - 7pm ;
Saturday 11am- 8pm ;
Sunday 11am - 8pm.

Closings

• Ascension Day
• Easter Monday
• Easter
• 1 January
• 14 July
• 8 May
• 11 November
• Whit Monday

• Free for young people and children
• Free
• Late opening

Services

• Gardens
• Member of Paris Museum Pass
• Restaurant
• Shop/bookshop
• Educational activities
• Visitor support

English

Film workshops

Currently closed. Reopening in spring 2023

Disability

Priority access

Accessible entrance
Staff made aware
Accessible reception
Accessible toilets
Adapted exhibition spaces
Tours in LL, LPC, or LSF
Adapted mediation service

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Adapted activities and workshops

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