Carnavalet Museum

Category: Lieu Culturel > Musées

L´Histoire de Paris des origines à nos jours est présentée dans deux hôtels historiques parisiens dont l´ Hôtel Carnavalet fait parti. L'Hôtel Carnavalet où vécut Mme de Sévigné de 1677 à 1696 est consacré à la période allant de la préhistoire à nos jours. Outre son jardin, l´hotel Carnavalet renferme d´ importantes collections révolutionnaires. Cabinet d´ estampes, Collection d´ objets d´art, de peintures, de dessins et de maquettes. L'entrée des expositions permanentes est libre.

Practical information

Place
23 Rue de Sévigné
75003 Paris 3
01 44 59 58 58

Accessibility info

Opening hours
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday

Website
www.carnavalet.paris.fr

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Upcoming events

Le musée Carnavalet dévoile l'histoire de la Fontaine des Innocents dans une exposition inédite - IMG20240423152039

The Fountain of the Innocents: the Musée Carnavalet's historical and artistic exhibition - photos

The Musée Carnavalet is devoting an exhibition to the history of the Fountain of the Innocents and its creator, on view from April 24 to August 25, 2024.

Fabula Paris, la terrasse du Musée Carnavalet par Julien Dumas et Remy Savage - A7C4003

Fabula, the Musée Carnavalet's terrace restaurant, returns with a menu designed by Thomas Chisholm

Fabula, the terrace restaurant at Paris's Musée Carnavalet, is back for the summer season. From May 8, 2024 to October, chef Thomas Chisholm and mixologist Vincent Diener offer an enchanting interlude in a historic setting.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the Olympic Flame's journey through Paris' landmarks

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games promise us a beautiful journey as the Olympic Flame makes its way through the French capital. Unveiled on July 3, 2023 by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, this route promises a unique experience for Parisians and tourists alike. We take a closer look at this emblematic route.

Musée Carnavalet rénové et repensé, les photos

Musée Carnavalet, Paris's oldest museum dedicated to the capital's history

The Musée Carnavalet invites you to discover the history of the capital. Discover what awaits you in Paris' oldest museum, which has the advantage of being free...

Past events

Fabula Paris, la terrasse du Musée Carnavalet par Julien Dumas et Remy Savage - A7C3963

Family tip: a weekend of free activities for children at the Musée Carnavalet

On Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 2024, the Carnavalet museum opens its doors to families for a festive weekend of discovering the museum's collections through fun activities adapted for the little ones.

La Régence à Paris, l'aube des Lumières : l'exposition historique du musée Carnavalet - nos photos - IMG20231019094138

La Régence à Paris, l'aube des Lumières: the Musée Carnavalet's historical exhibition - our photos

Paris, after the Sun King... The Musée Carnavalet (re)discovers the Regency period, with a historical exhibition on view from October 20, 2023 to February 25, 2024.

Pour fêter ses 150 ans, une fontaine Wallace fait son entrée au Musée du Carnavalet

Heritage Days 2023 at the Musée Carnavalet: free themed tours

The Musée du Carnavalet is taking part in the 40th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine on the weekend of Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023. The Museum of the History of Paris will be offering tours of its collections.

Fabula, le restaurant-terrasse éphémère du Musée Carnavalet par Thibaut Spiwack

Fabula, the Musée Carnavalet's restaurant, is organizing DJ sets throughout the summer of 2023!

From June 1 and throughout the summer of 2023, Fabula, the restaurant located in the garden of the Musée Carnavalet, will be transformed into an open-air dancefloor, with a program of DJ sets that will have you vibrating to the rhythm of the new French music scene! For 4 months, music will mingle with heritage in the heart of an emblematic Paris institution for a magical experience!

Nuit des Musées 2023: Cindy Pooch concert at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris

For Nuit des Musées, which takes place this Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Musée Carnavalet is honoring French-Cameroonian singer Cindy Pooch with an original concert amidst the museum's collections.

Paris est pataphysique, l'exposition étonnante de Philippe Starck au musée Carnavalet - photos - IMG20230328102853

Paris is pataphysical, the amazing exhibition of Philippe Starck at the Carnavalet museum - photos

Embark on a strange journey to the heart of the capital, with the new exhibition of Philippe Starck at the Carnavalet Museum. From March 29 to August 27, 2023, discover "Paris is pataphysical".