Musée - activities

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: discover the Fondation Cartier in Paris for the first time

Don't miss the Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain on September 16 and 17, 2023! Immerse yourself in the history of this emblematic site and take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of contemporary art in the heart of the 14th arrondissement.

Musée départemental Albert-Kahn: the travel and photography collection

Head to the Albert-Kahn Museum to discover its newly renovated spaces. An opportunity to discover the new setting in which the philanthropist's collections are exhibited.

Yoga at the museum: free your body and mind in the capital's cultural institutions

For unusual wellness spots, try yoga classes in the heart of a Paris museum! A number of cultural institutions regularly offer these activities as a way of cultivating yourself while doing some sport.

Heritage Days 2023: introductory workshops and dragon sculptures at the Musée Cernuschi

The Journées du Patrimoine are back in Paris on the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023. To mark the occasion, the Musée Cernuschi is offering free introductions to woodcarving, and celebrating the return of carved dragons.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at the Freemasonry Museum: Free tour of the museum

The Museum of Freemasonry is opening its doors free of charge to the curious on September 16 and 17, as part of the Journées du Patrimoine 2023!

Heritage Days 2023 at Auguste Comte's house in Paris

To mark the 40th Journées du Patrimoine, the Maison d'Auguste Comte unveils its program for the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023 in Paris.

Paris: find out how busy swimming pools, libraries and museums are in real time

After being able to find out how busy the metro is in real time on an app, it's now possible to find out how busy swimming pools are - a handy feature in hot weather - and Paris museums, and even libraries!

Ciné Tarmac 2023: dates for the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace summer open-air cinema

Once again this year, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace is hosting Ciné Tarmac: an open-air cinema where you can watch films projected onto an airplane! Discover the Summer 2023 program soon, and enjoy fantastic evenings at the Musée du Bourget, from July 7 to 9, 2023.

Did you know? The Navigo pass entitles you to discounts at cinemas, museums, festivals, etc.

Not many people know about it, but did you know that the Navigo Pass offers a range of cultural benefits in the Paris region? Access discounts at cinemas, museums, theaters and even festivals. We tell you all about it!

The Fan Museum finally saved, it moves to the Oise Museum of Mother of Pearl

After years of uncertainty, the Musée de l'Éventail has finally found a way to keep its unique pieces alive, which will leave the capital for the Oise and the Musée de la Nacre.

Paris: three of the most visited museums in the world, find out which ones

Although the capital was severely affected by the pandemic, its museums have recovered a significant number of visitors during the year 2022. And not surprisingly, the Louvre is among the most visited monuments in the world! But two other Parisian museums are also in the top 10...

Easter vacations 2023, with the family and at the Philharmonie de Paris

Games, music, exhibitions... During the Easter vacations, from April 22 to May 9, 2023, the Philharmonie de Paris has put together a program of activities that should please young and old alike!

Good plan : Citéco offers us a free night on the first Thursday of the month

An evening at the museum is even better when it's free! Every first Thursday of the month, Citéco opens its doors for free for a cultural evening.

This is not a body, the hyperrealistic and disturbing exhibition at the Musée Maillol - last days

Ready to be uncomfortable? The Maillol Museum is hosting a particularly disturbing traveling exhibition until March 5, 2023, featuring some forty hyperrealistic sculptures based on the human body.

The Château de Versailles, a witness to French history just a stone's throw from Paris

Located southwest of Paris, in the Yvelines department, the Château de Versailles is one of the region's most visited tourist sites. With 7 million visitors a year (approximately), the estate offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in history - history with a capital H - and in the daily life of the court between the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Musée de la Libération de Paris, a visit to the heart of the Resistance

Lovers of contemporary history will be delighted by the new Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin. Inaugurated in August 2019, it brings together works and other historical documents from the Musée du Général Leclerc, originally located above the Gare Montparnasse, as well as from Antoinette Sasse and the Fondation du Maréchal Leclerc de Hauteclocque.

Good deal: reduced tickets thanks to the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower has a little gift for us. From November 28 to December 16, 2022, when purchasing a ticket to visit the Iron Lady, enjoy reduced fees for other monuments in the area.

Louvre Museum: Must-see masterpieces

The Louvre Museum is one of the most visited museums in the world, and houses some of the most famous works. Here are the must-sees on your next visit.

Tourism: museums open on Tuesdays in Paris

A lot of national museums are closed on Tuesdays, but most of them remain open. Make sure you have checked if the exhibition you want to see is open to the public before you come!

Pierre Soulages: where to see the works of the master of abstract art in Paris?

Renowned French artist Pierre Soulages passed away on October 26, 2022. His work, however, remains immortal: to admire the paintings and engravings of this great artist, head for the museums of contemporary art in Paris.