About Museums in Paris
Museums in Paris is an independent guide to the city's museums and the tickets and guided tours that get you inside. We sort them by theme and compare the options so you can plan the right days without the research. Ready to explore? Browse the full guide on the homepage.
Why we built this site
Paris has more world-class museums than you could see in a month, and most guides throw them at you as one endless list. We wanted something you could actually plan a trip around: the museums grouped the way you visit them, with the real details in one place, where each one sits and which metro serves it, when it opens, what a ticket costs, and what you will actually see inside.
We also explain what to expect from each one, because the right museum depends on your time, your interests, and who you are travelling with.
How we choose what to feature
We don't list everything. For tickets and tours, we feature operators that meet a consistent baseline:
- Licensed operators with certified, knowledgeable guides
- A verified track record of strong traveller reviews
- Clear, honest inclusions, from skip-the-line entry to audio guides
- Free cancellation policies so you can plan without risk
How we make money
This site is free to use. When you book a ticket or tour through a link here, we may earn a small commission from the booking platform, at no extra cost to you. It never changes what you pay, and it never determines the order in which we present museums or tours.
Our recommendations reflect verified reviews, real value, and what is genuinely best for different kinds of visitors, not commission rates. Opening hours and prices change often, so we always suggest confirming details on each museum's official website before you go.
About the author
Camille Laurent is a Paris-based arts and culture writer. She has spent years visiting and reviewing the city's museums, from the crowds of the Louvre and the Impressionist rooms of the Orsay to the quiet mansion collections of the Marais and the 8th, and writes practical guides to help travellers see the best of them without the guesswork.