It's hard to draw the line between the major museums of Paris and all the others. The list below is still only a partial selection of the best museums in Paris.
Conciergerie
The famous prison and last abode of Marie Antoinette and others before they met the guillotine. More...
Musée National des Arts Asiatiques-Guimet
The Musée Guimet boasts one of the largest collections of Asian art in the West, spanning five millenia. More...
Musée du Quai Branly
Opened in 2006, this museum focuses on the arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. More...
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Much more fun than you might imagine—France's
distinguished history of décor, furniture and
fashion done with care...and flair. More...
Musée Marmottan Monet
The Musee Marmottan Monet houses the world's largest collection of Monet paintings. More...
Musée National Eugène
Delacroix
This small museum was the last home of the artist in Paris, where he worked on his paintings for St-Sulpice. More...
Musée de l'Armée-Tomb of Napoléon
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Generally referred to as Les Invalides, this is one of the best military museums in the world. More...
Sainte-Chapelle
Officially a church, not a museum, it holds
the most splendid display of 13th-century
stained glass in Paris. More...
Panthéon
Built as a church, it became a monument to the
great citizens of France. More...
Petit Palais
A chance to see wonderful collection of art
in Paris for free, in a beautiful palais built for the World's Fair of 1900. More...
Musée Nissim de Camondo
A sumptuous mansion filled with 18th-century
art, once home to a prominent family with
a tragic history. More...
Musée de l'Institut du Monde Arabe
As part of a cultural bridge between France and the Arab world, this museum showcases Arab and Islamic art over the centuries. More...
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme
The lovely Hotel de St.-Aignan houses this collection on the development of Jewish communities through history, tradition, and art. More...
Most of these museums—and more—are covered by the Paris Museum Pass.
Most museums offer special exhibitions in addition to their permanent collections, and some offer only special exhibitions.
