Famous Museums in Paris
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Musee Des Arts Et Metiers
(957 Votes)
A museum of industrial design, Musee des Arts et Metiers is a repository of scientific and technical knowledge. It showcases the evolution of mechanical and industrial design through the ages. Founded by Henri Gregoire in 1794, the museum exhibits technological innovations like the very first calculator designed by Pascal for his accountant father and over 2400 such inventions that have made a ...Read more -
Musee National Des Arts Asiatiques - Guimet
(1293 Votes)
A real gem of a museum, the Musee National des Arts Asiatiques showcases art from all around Asia. Even though this museum is slightly lesser known than the other more celebrated museums in Paris, it deserves attention for the treasure of artefacts and objects it showcases. The museum hosts exhibitions of art from East Asia, namely Cambodia, India, Pakistan, China, Japan and Korea too. It&rsquo...Read more -
National Museum Of Natural History
(1086 Votes)
Learn about the proud but extinct dodo at Galerie de l’evolution and admire hunks of meteorites at the Galerie de Mineralogie et de Geologie or just admire the stuffed animals parading through their natural habitats at this incredible museum. Located in a majestic building, the museum is both informative and fun for kids and adults alike. You will be able to see the remains of dinosaurs, ...Read more -
Arab World Institute
(876 Votes)
This unique museum was founded in 1980 with the joint effort of the North African nations and France and 18 Middle East nations in 1980. The primary reason for the establishment of the museum was to encourage ‘cross-cultural dialogue’. Today the museum has become the home of a research center, temporary exhibitions, and a venue for hosting concerts and film screenings. As you travel...Read more -
Musee Des Arts Forains
(1086 Votes)
A surreal museum, full of stunning pieces from old amusement parks and carnivals, this museum is perhaps the quirkiest museum in Paris. A truly magical space, the museum is ornately decorated and exquisitely lit showcasing old carousels, bicycle-powered merry go round and eccentric games like the ‘Race of the Cafe Waiters’. A treat for kids and adults alike, this by-appointment only...Read more -
Museum Of Modern Art City Of Paris
(251 Votes)
Paris Museum of Modern Art is also known as Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris or MAMVP. With a collection of over 13,000 works by national as well as international artists, this museum has become a Mecca for modern and contemporary art enthusiasts. You will get to see the works of famous artists like Dufy, Chagall, Derain, Picabia, Boltanski, Picasso and Modigliani. It is a wonder...Read more -
Maison De Victor Hugo
(623 Votes)
It is one of the 14 ‘City of Paris Museums’ where Victor Hugo (the famous French poet, novelist and dramatist of the Romantic Movement) stayed for the longest time of his life. His famous work Ruy Blas was completed in this apartment. Today, the apartment houses some of his famous works that he had completed during his stay here, between 1832 and 1848. Since 2013 the apartment has b...Read more -
Musee De Montmartre
(336 Votes)
Founded in 1960, this is one of the most charming museums in Paris. Built in the 17th century, this building used to be the meeting place and residence for many renowned artists of Paris like Suzanne Valadon, Emile Bernard and Auguste Renoir. Many of these personalities had their studios in this building. Today, the museum houses memorable works of these famous artists. It is also said that thi...Read more -
Palais De La Decouverte
(342 Votes)
This science museum is also popularly known as the Discovery Palace. It was founded by a famous physicist, Jean Baptiste Perrin who won Nobel Prize in 1926 for Physics. This iconic museum is located in the 8th Arrondissement in Paris. The museum was founded during an international exhibition named ‘Arts and Technique in Modern Life’. Soon, in 1938 the French Government decided to ex...Read more -
Musee Du Luxembourg
(180 Votes)
Located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, this museum is the first French museum that opened its door for public in 1750. Initially, the museum was opened as an art museum. With time, contemporary art was also added in its collection. Today, the museum hosts two theme based exhibitions in a year. Some of themes that are followed are - the Renaissance period in Europe, relationship between pow...Read more -
A perfect destination for kids! This is a large science museum that helps your kids grasp various aspects of science. The museum holds both permanent and temporary exhibitions where the use of science in the daily life is highlighted. For instance, one of the sections of the permanent exhibition called ‘Brain’ teaches how a human brain controls every action of the human body. Anothe...Read more -
Musee Gustave Moreau
(223 Votes)
This art museum used to be the residence of the famous Symbolist painter named Gustave Moreau. However in 1895 on Moreau’s decision, part of this apartment was turned into a studio while the first floor remained as his residence. Today, the apartment has been turned into a museum where hundreds of paintings done by Moreau are preserved. You can also see sculptures made by him. This beauti...Read more -
Cite De I Architecture Et Du Patrimoine
(139 Votes)
Cité de l'architecture et du Patrimoine is a museum known for having a vast collection of sculpture casts. It has three galleries where more than 6,000 casts are displayed, representing Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and ancient Greece. You will also get to see scale models of famous French monuments, along with copies of their architectural elements. Frescoes and stained glass collected f...Read more -
Musee De La Chasse Et De La Nature
(82 Votes)
Located right in the heart of the Marais district in 3rd arrondissement, this museum displays various artifacts related to hunting and nature. A visit to this museum will let you see various hunting weapons that were used in earlier days in America, Africa and Asia. Besides these hunting weapons, the museum also displays various artworks which explain the relation between human being and nature...Read more -
Grande Galerie De L'Evolution
(95 Votes)
This is a great museum which educates children about animals and wild life. The best part of the museum is the series of ‘taxidermied’ animals which are put on display. Their collection of animals starts from tiny animals like dung beetle to tall animals like giraffe. This exclusive collection has helped the museum earn the prestige of flagship of three natural-history museums in Ja...Read more