Free museums for under-26s: a guide

Musée Rodin in Paris: a temple of art dedicated to the sculptor Auguste Rodin near Les Invalides

We're all familiar with The Thinker... But it's not Rodin's only masterpiece! To find out more about this master of sculpture, visit his museum in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.

Paul Belmondo Museum: discover the works of the French sculptor, father of Jean-Paul Belmondo (92)

Since 2010, the Paul Belmondo Museum in Boulogne-Billancourt has been home to the works of this 20th-century French sculptor, a leading figure in figurative sculpture, in a human-scale space with an exhibition layout designed to appeal to the senses.

The Musée de Cluny, Paris' museum of the Middle Ages, its program and age-old treasures

Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Musée de Cluny is housed in the 13th-century Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, and is home to works of art even older than that! Come and visit this museum dedicated to the Middle Ages in Paris.

The Musée des Arts et Métiers: a historical journey through the greatest inventions

The Musée des Arts et Métiers is the kind of fun, family-friendly museum we love. Come and discover the world's greatest technical and technological inventions, housed in a historic monument.

The Museum of National Archaeology - Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye

The Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, high up in the Yvelines, was one of the royal residences of François I. Today, it houses the national archaeology museum. Today, it houses the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale, with over 29,000 objects on display!

The Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération (Museum of the Order of the Liberation) retraces the history of the French Resistance at Les Invalides.

Located in the heart of the Invalides building, the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération, founded in 1970, is dedicated to the order created by General de Gaulle, and traces the career of those who fought for a free France in the face of Nazi occupation.

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the must-see Parisian museum dedicated to design and fashion

Just a stone's throw from the Jardin des Tuileries and the Louvre Pyramid, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs occupies the Rohan and Marsan wings of the Palais du Louvre, with permanent collections and temporary exhibitions that are a must-see for all Paris design enthusiasts.

The Maison de Balzac, home of the famous writer, and its secret garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower

The Maison de Balzac, one of the famous writer's homes, is one of the capital's literary gems, located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. This house-museum also boasts an incredible garden overlooking the Eiffel Tower, as well as a café.

Tip: "Jeudi Jeunes" at the Cinémathèque, free evening events for under-26s

As part of its "Jeudi Jeunes" program, the Cinémathèque française organizes free evening events on the second Thursday of each month, reserved for young people under the age of 26.

Maurice Ravel House-Museum: the Boléro composer's haven of peace in Montfort-l'Amaury (78)

In Montfort-l'Amaury, in the Yvelines department, Maurice Ravel's home can be visited like a jewel box, untouched since the composer's death. With rare objects, carefully selected furnishings and a piano ready to sound, you can enjoy an intimate visit to the place where his music was born.

Did you know? There is another Rodin Museum ... and it's hidden away in Meudon, in the heart of the 92 region!

Just a stone's throw from Paris, there's another Rodin museum just around the corner... and it's no Plan B! Nestled in Meudon, in a verdant setting in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), this confidential site plunges you into the world of the sculptor with striking authenticity. House, workshop, park... everything you need to rediscover Rodin in a different way - free of charge, without reservation and in the heart of nature, every weekend until the end of September.

The Musée des Plans Reliefs, a unique collection in Paris

The Musée des Plans Relief, located in the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, houses some 100 relief plans of fortified towns. Once used for military purposes, they are now preserved in their original state at the Invalides, where you can discover these immense models of French towns.

Musée de l'histoire de l'Immigration: opening hours, collections, prices... All you need to know

Housed in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, the Musée National de l'Histoire de l'Immigration tells the story of France in a different way... Discover this unusual cultural site.

Menart Fair 2025: dates of the international fair dedicated to art from the Middle East and North Africa

The countries of the Middle East and North Africa are teeming with talented contemporary artists: come and discover them from October 25 to 27, 2025 at the Menart Fair, the international art fair organized at Galerie Joseph-Turenne, in the Marais district of Paris.

The Mineralogy Museum: the incredible collection of crystals and meteorites at the Ecole des Mines

Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée de Minéralogie houses one of the world's finest collections of minerals, gems and meteorites. A fascinating journey among nature's true treasures, in an exceptional 19th-century setting.

The Musée des Égouts de Paris (Paris Sewers Museum): discover the underbelly of the capital

The Musée des Égouts de Paris is one of the capital's most cult and unusual experiences, where you can wander six feet underground in a slightly damp atmosphere!

The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes

You've heard of the Muséum and the Galerie de l'évolution, but what about the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, nestling at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes on the Gare d'Austerlitz side? From living creatures to extinct dinosaurs, discover the world of bones in this sublime museum, well worth a visit.

The Galerie des Carrosses, the free museum at the Grandes Ecuries of the Château de Versailles

The Galerie des Carrosses, nestled in the Grande Écurie at the Château de Versailles, opens its doors free of charge every weekend. When visiting Versailles, it's a discovery you'd be wrong not to make. We'll take you on a tour...

The Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, the immense museum dedicated to animals from all over the world, in Paris

If you've ever taken a stroll through the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, you'll no doubt have spotted the grand old buildings that stand along the way: this is the Museum of Natural History, of which the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution is a part.

The Musée de la Carte à jouer, a unique collection dedicated to our card games, in Issy (92).

Just south of Paris, in Issy-des-Moulineaux (92), you'll find a museum that's unique in France: the Musée de la Carte à jouer, a cultural venue devoted entirely to card games, from the first models to appear in the 15th century, right up to the present day.