Musée Picasso in Paris: prices, access, opening hours... All you need to know about the Paris museum

Don't you just want to go to the Musée Picasso? The cultural establishment dedicated to the artist, located at 5 rue de Thorigny in the 3rd arrondissement, is a museum gem in the French capital! Inaugurated in 1985, this museum is dedicated, as its name suggests, to the work of Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Housed in theHôtel Salé, a baroque mansion in the Marais district, the museum boasts the world's richest collection of Picasso's works.

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The history of the Musée Picasso is particularly fascinating. TheHôtel Salé, built between 1656 and 1660, was put to many uses before becoming the museum we know today. Classified as a historic monument in 1968, the hotel was purchased by the City of Paris in 1964 and underwent extensive restoration from 1974 to 1984 to house the Picasso collection. The artist, known for his love of old houses, would undoubtedly have appreciated this historic location. The museum, designed by architect Roland Simounet, opened its doors to the public in 1985, providing a historically respectful setting for displaying and preserving Picasso's works.

Here is some useful information for a practical visit:

• Opening hours : Tuesday to Friday, 10.30am to 6pm, and Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (except Mondays), 9.30am to 6pm. Late-night openings are offered on the first Wednesday of each month until 10:00 pm.
• Access : the museum is accessible by metro (line 1, "Saint-Paul" station, and line 8, "Saint-Sébastien-Froissart" station). The site is accessible by bus (lines 29, 96, 75, 69, 76, 67, 72).
• Parking: public parking lots such as Parking Public Temple and Parking Marais are available nearby.
• Accessibility: facilities are available for people with reduced mobility.

The Musée Picasso is one of Paris's cultural and historical treasures. Its collection, history and location in one of the city's most picturesque districts make it a not-to-be-missed destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in art and history. Shall we get our ticket, folks?

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