Musée national Picasso-Paris

Located in the heart of the historic and trendy Marais, the Musée national Picasso-Paris is a must see among the great Parisian museums. The Musée national Picasso-Paris’s exceptional collection is a result of a dation from Picasso’s family members. Representative of Pablo Picasso’s entire career, the collection is composed of major works from the artist’s workshops, which he preserved until his death, and of his entire archives (more than 200,000 pieces), forming a faithful and intimate portrait of one of the most emblematic modern artists. This collection – considered to be the most important in the world – is housed in an exceptional 17th century mansion, nestled in the historic heart of French culture.

In addition to its main collection, the Musée Picasso presents a rich program of temporary exhibitions and more contemporary performing arts whose artists or themes show Picasso’s broad and enduring legacy.

Come and explore the richness of Picasso’s creation and make your encounter with the works a unique experience.

Opening times and prices

Accès gratuit pour la personne handicapée et son accompagnateur sur présentation d'un justificatif.

On the first Sunday of the month.
Under 18s.
Under 26s from the European Union.

Free entry for everyone on the first Sunday of the month.

In French and in English = €4 + entry ticket to the museum

Full price: €16 (permanent collection and temporary exibitions); Reduced rate: €16 (without temporary exhibitions)

Nocturne on the 1st Wednesday of the month until 10pm (last admission 9.15pm, rooms close at 9.40pm).

From Tuesday to Sunday, the museum is open from 9.30am to 6pm.
Last admission is at 5.15pm. The museum closes at 5.40pm.

Closings

• Ascension Day
• 15 August
• Easter
• 14 July
• 8 May
• 11 November

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

Services

• Member of Paris Museum Pass
• Loan of pram
• Restaurant
• Shop/bookshop
• Visitor support

German, English, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese

The Musée national Picasso-Paris offers children the chance to discover or rediscover the museum, share a playful moment and learn more about Picasso's works. Through activities devoted exclusively to them, they can learn about art, exchange ideas and develop their creativity. And the works in the museum are just the thing! There's something for every taste, and above all enough to make them want to come back again and again.

The Café sur le toit by Picto is open at the same times as the museum and offers traditional, simple cuisine using seasonal French regional produce: tasty sandwiches, seasonal salads, planks, pastries, fresh desserts and drinks are all on the menu. You can sit inside on small bar tables with stools, or on the terrace, a magnificent rooftop in the Marais district, where you can enjoy a 'suspended' break in the heart of Paris with a view of the sumptuous façade of the Hôtel Salé.

English

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L’escalier et son ruban d’aluminium irisé guident les visiteurs vers un espace café perché au 1er étage du Musée national Picasso-Paris. Ce magnifique rooftop du Marais qui vous permettra de profiter d’une pause « suspendue » en plein Paris avec vue sur la somptueuse façade de l’Hôtel Salé.

Disability

Priority access

Physical disability:
- The entire museum can be accessed by lifts
- All spaces are accessible to wheelchair users excluding one small historic room that cannot be adapted (former chapel of the house)
- Equipment for hire:
¤ 40 cane chairs
¤ 3 wheelchairs (with different seat sizes)
- Large lift
- Access ramp
- Adapted toilets
- The ramp linking the 1st and 2nd floors is not for accessibility, as it leads to stairs: please take the lift

Hearing impairment:
- The auditorium is equipped with a magnetic induction loop
- The museum offers commentary of works in French Sign Language (available on the website and the GuidiGo platform)
- Neckband induction loop can be rented on demand to be used with audioguides (for unguided visits) and audiophones (for group tours)
- Museum maps are available in French and English at the welcome desk
- Guided tours in French Sign Language and lip-reading available for pre-arranged groups
- Museum staff are trained in French Sign Language

Visual impairment:
- Audiodescription tours are available for pre-arranged groups
- It is recommended that visitors with visual impairments come accompanied

Mental disability:
- The museum offers 2 booklets in easy-to-understand French:
¤ 1 booklet on the museum
¤ 1 booklet on the current exhibition
- Booklets are available at the welcome desk for free on request (or can be downloaded from the website)
- Adapted visits for pre-arranged groups
- Certain activities designed for families are accessible to young people with learning disabilities

For a personalized welcome, make a booking at: [email protected]

Site tested and approved in 2015 by 'Paris en Fauteuil Roulant' ('Paris in a Wheelchair'): https://www.facebook.com/parisenfauteuilroulant/

Adapted activities and workshops

Loan of wheelchairs

Free for the accompanying person

Free for people with disabilities on presentation of valid ID

http://www.museepicassoparis.fr/accessibilite/

Paris for people with disabilities

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