Picasso Museum
(Musée National Picasso)
Musée Picasso located in the historic Hotel Salé is home to a collection of over 5000 works by Picasso himself
After 5 years of extensive renovations, Musée Picasso in Paris continues its longstanding tradition of focusing on the prolific works of Picasso.
Picasso, who passed away in 1973, had amassed a vast collection of his own work along with the work of numerous other artists. In fact he is known to have said "give me a museum and I will fill it" and indeed he has done all of that and much more. The Picasso Museum opened in 1985 and included a large representation of his works from throughout his career — not only paintings, but also wood and metal suculptures, ceramics and drawings. The overall collection exceeds 5000 works of art by Picasso himself as well as a number of works by other artists that he collected himself. Anyone interested in contemporary art and especially the contributions of Picasso to this genre will immensely enjoy this museum.
The Musée Picasso is housed with the very old Hotel Salé which was originally completed back in 1659. The age of the building as necessitated a major renovation to bring the building up to current safety and accessibility standards This renovation projected proved challanging from both a time and cost perspective and took a total of 5 years from start to finish. The museum reopened to the public on October 25th, 2014 and interesting date in that it was also Picasso's date of birth. If he was still alive he would have turned 134.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesPicasso Museum (Musée National Picasso) Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: 5 Rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris, France
Phone: 01 85 56 00 36
Official Website: Picasso Museum (Musée National Picasso)
Picasso Museum (Musée National Picasso) Reviews
Rated out of 5
The museum is thee place to see the collection of Picasso Paintings and Sculptures. It has a collection from other famous artists as well. The museum has 3 floors of Art just belonging to Picasso and you get to know about his life so much! A must visit! Totally amazed after visiting.
Rahul Agarwal - 3 weeks ago
Picasso Museum, Paris
I loved visiting the Picasso Museum in Paris! Located in the charming Marais district, this museum is in a beautiful historic building and holds over 5,000 artworks—paintings, sculptures, and drawings. It’s fascinating to see how Picasso’s art evolved through different stages of his life.
I’ve also been to the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, and both are very different in a great way. The Paris museum showcases his entire career, while Barcelona focuses on his early works. Each collection is unique and complements the other beautifully!
Tips for Your Visit:
Book tickets online: It saves time and avoids long lines.
Arrive early: Mornings are less crowded.
Use the audio guide: It explains the art and Picasso’s life really well.
Take your time: Plan for about 2-3 hours to fully enjoy the museum.
Check for special exhibits: They often have unique displays.
Explore the courtyard: It’s a peaceful spot for photos.
Visit the café: A great place for a coffee break.
Shop for souvenirs: The gift shop has art books, postcards, and more.
This museum is a must-see in Paris, even if you’ve been to the one in Barcelona. It’s an unforgettable experience!
Fran Benedito - 3 weeks ago
Well curated and very interesting. We learned the different phases of Picasso’s work, the whole breadth of his stylistic evolution. If you love art, this museum is a must.
Al Lee - a month ago
Must-visit. Well curated flow of artworks. Only thing not so convenient is the audioguide. Audioguide commentary is quite long compared to the other museums I’ve been in. I kinda hoped it was more concise so I could go around the museum faster.
Jean Liao - in the last week
Fantastic Picasso collection plus added bonus of the Jackson Pollock exhibition, all for free in the 1st Sunday of the month. Amazing!
Jill McClay - in the last week
Directions
| Metro / RER Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| M8 | Saint-Sébastien - Froissart | 8 minutes |
| M2 | Saint-Paul | 9 minutes |
How to get to Picasso Museum (Musée National Picasso) by Metro / RER
Note that the entrance to Musée Picasso is located on Rue Vieille-du-Temple, not on Rue de Thorigny even though that is its address
By Metro: From Metro Line 8 exit at Saint-Sébastien - Froissart Station; cross at the marked crosswalk and head west along Rue du Pon aux Chous to Rue Vieille-du-Temple and go left. Continue on Rue Vieille-du-Temple to the entrance on which is one your left. From Metro Line 2 exit Saint-Paul Station to your right (east) on Rue de Rivoli, then cross the street and walk north on Rue Malher continuing on Rue Payenne, then left on Rue du Parc Royal continue on Rue de la Perle and go right on Rue Vieille-du-Temple to the courtyard and entrance on your right.
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