10 Must-visit museums in Paris

Apr 10, 2024

By: Ayush Mehrotra

The Louvre

One of the most famous museums in the world, the Louvre is home to thousands of works of art, including the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.

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Musée d'Orsay

Housed in a stunning Beaux-Arts railway station, this museum features an extensive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces by artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.

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Musée National d'Art Moderne

This modern art museum is known for its striking architecture, with its inside-out design showcasing contemporary and modern artworks by artists like Picasso, Kandinsky, and Duchamp.

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Musée de l'Orangerie

Located in the Tuileries Gardens, this museum is famous for its collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, including Claude Monet's iconic Water Lilies series.

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Musée Rodin

Dedicated to the works of the renowned sculptor Auguste Rodin, this museum is housed in the artist's former studio and features his most famous pieces, including The Thinker and The Kiss, displayed in a beautiful garden setting.

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Musée Picass

This museum, located in the historic Marais district, houses one of the most extensive collections of artworks by Pablo Picasso, showcasing his paintings, sculptures, drawings, and ceramics.

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Musée Jacquemart-André

Housed in a lavish mansion, this museum features an impressive collection of European art, including works by Rembrandt, Botticelli, and Fragonard, as well as period furniture and decorative arts.

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Musée Carnavalet

Dedicated to the history of Paris, this museum is housed in two historic mansions and offers a comprehensive overview of the city's past through its extensive collection of artifacts, paintings, and sculptures.

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Musée de l'Armée

Located within the Les Invalides complex, this museum traces the military history of France from the Middle Ages to the present day, with exhibits showcasing weapons, armor, uniforms, and other artifacts.

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Musée des Arts et Métiers

This museum celebrates innovation and technology, housing a vast collection of scientific instruments, mechanical devices, and inventions spanning centuries of human ingenuity.

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