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

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Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 16, 2025 at 07:05 p.m. · Published on March 13, 2020 at 06:22 p.m.
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.

If you love history, art and Paris, we've got the perfect museum to satisfy all your passions. Discover the Musée de Cluny, the museum of the Middle Ages in Paris and a place steeped in history.

Head for Paris's Latin Quarter, and more specifically the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, to visit the Musée du Moyen-Âge. Although not one of the capital's most famous cultural sites, this museum has everything it takes to become one of the capital's must-see artistic spots. Recently renovated and modernized, this site is adjacent to the Cluny terms, one of the few ancient monuments in the city of Paris.

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The Musée de Cluny houses 23,000 objects and exhibits, including 1,600 works displayed in the 21 rooms of the permanent exhibition. These include major works from a collection representing the richness and diversity of the Middle Ages, spanning a period of 1,500 years. The museum's itinerary also includes ancient spaces such as the plaster room, the Gothic cellar and the Roman annex, not forgetting, of course, the Cluny baths.

The permanent collections are displayed in chronological order. Architectural remains, sculptures, paintings, historical objects, craft treasures, tapestries, jewelry, caskets... History is told through these exceptional pieces. The Musée de Cluny also wanted to showcase works from Notre-Dame Cathedral, to underline its unique link with this iconic Parisian landmark. Interactive digital panels also add modern didactic elements to complete the tour.

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The Musée de Cluny is open daily from 9:30 am to 6:15 pm, except Mondays. Nights until 9pm are offered on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. The museum is closed on January1, May1 and December 25. To visit the museum at your leisure, book your tickets in advance: full price is 12 euros, reduced price 10 euros.

The art site is accessible to visitors in wheelchairs, those with mobility difficulties, families with strollers, the elderly... Elevators, ramps and the tour route are all easily accessible, thanks in particular to the recent creation of a reception building on the same level.

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In addition to its permanent tour, the museum regularly offers temporary exhibitions, guided and themed tours, dramatized tours, singing tours, tours adapted for young children... There are also workshops, lectures and live performances linked to the theme of the current exhibition. A bookshop-boutique awaits you outside the museum.

To get to the Musée de Cluny, take metro line 10 (Cluny-la Sorbonne or Odéon stops) or line 4 (Odéon or Saint-Michel Notre-Dame stops). By RER, take line C or line B to the Saint-Michel stop.

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Parisians and tourists from all over France and beyond can admire the exceptional collections of this museum, unique in France, and home to the famous Lady and the Unicorn tapestry. Come and discover the " New Generation National Museum of the Middle Ages "!

Museum news :

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The Musée de Cluny in Paris presents "Licorne!" (Unicorn!), a major exhibition dedicated to the famous mythical creature, from March 13 to July 12, 2026. Through a hundred works from around the world, discover the history, symbolism, and millennial fascination surrounding the unicorn, between art, legend, and spirituality. [Read more]

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On the first and third Thursday evenings of the month, until 9pm, the Musée de Cluny welcomes you for a nocturne through its fine collections presenting the Middle Ages and its temporary exhibitions. [Read more]

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A journey through facsimiles, copies and forgeries... The Musée de Cluny invites you to discover the exhibition "Le Moyen Âge du 19e siècle. Creations, copies and forgeries in the precious arts", from October 7, 2025 to January 11, 2026. A fascinating journey to the heart of medieval precious arts and their reinterpretations in the 19th century, mixing authenticity, pastiches and forgeries. [Read more]

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In the heart of the Latin Quarter, behind the Musée de Cluny dedicated to the Middle Ages, nestles a pretty, bucolic garden accessible to all, with a view of the ruins: the Jardin Médiéval du Musée de Cluny. [Read more]

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
Starts December 9, 2025

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    28 Rue du Sommerard
    75005 Paris 5

    Route planner

    Access
    Metro line 10 "Cluny - La Sorbonne" station

    Prices
    - de 26 ans: Free
    Tarif réduit: €10
    Plein tarif: €12

    Official website
    www.musee-moyenage.fr

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