What to do with children at the Musée des Arts Décos Family visits and activities

Fancy a trip to the museum with the whole family? Then head for Paris' Musée des Arts Décoratifs, with its rich collections to discover on guided tours or creative workshops.

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, also known as the "MAD" to regular visitors, boasts major collections on the history of design.

Conceived at the end of the 19th century by a handful of collectors,craftsmen andindustrialists, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs now houses over one and a half million works. Through its permanent collections, we (re)discover the major inventions and must-have pieces of interior design, from furniture to tableware, jewelry, toys, advertising... Not forgetting the many exhibitions held within the museum. Fashion, objects, retrospectives...

Families can discover the collections and exhibitions on guided tours and creative workshops, as well as with fun game trails and booklets for young visitors. Ready for a visit to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs ?

Family activities at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs

Guided tours to discover
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Family activities and workshops
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Family storytelling tours
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