Carnavalet Museum: Paris History & City Secrets

Experience Paris’s rich history—from medieval relics to modern memories—in the heart of Le Marais.

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Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Allowed for personal use

just no flash, tripods, or obstructive gear

Bag Policy

arge luggage isn’t allowed

Best Times to Visit

Weekday mornings right after opening are the quietest

Smart Tips Before You Go

Prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience

Allowed for personal use

just no flash, tripods, or obstructive gear

Bag Policy

arge luggage isn’t allowed

Best Times to Visit

Weekday mornings right after opening are the quietest

Work Schedule

Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (last entry 5:15 pm; exhibition rooms close 5:45 pm)

Closed: Mondays, Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25; early closing at 5:00 pm on Dec 24 & 31

Quick Tips

  • Best Times: Visit weekday mornings for a peaceful experience.

  • Duration: Plan 1.5 to 2 hours to comfortably explore the chronological galleries.

  • Flow Tip: Start with the unique shop signs and then descend through Paris’s evolving history—from medieval maps to modern photographs.

  • Temporary Exhibitions & Programs:

    • Guided visits/practical lectures: €5 (full), €3 (reduced)

    • Guided tours/workshops (1–2 hours): €7–€10 (full), €5–€8 (reduced)

On-site Amenities

Mostly wheelchair accessible

Cafés and restaurants in the garden

Available

Self-service lockers available

Price

Full price

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Reduced price

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Audio guide:

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You’ll be redirected to our official ticketing partner

History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

One of the oldest museums dedicated to Paris’s story, Musée Carnavalet opened in 1880 in the Renaissance Hôtel Carnavalet (built 1548–1560) and expanded over time—including the annexation of Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau in 1989. Closed for major renovations in 2016, it reopened in March 2021 with rich new displays and modernized visitor paths, offering over 625,000 artifacts chronicling Paris from prehistory to today.

History

Discover how this historic landmark evolved over centuries

One of the oldest museums dedicated to Paris’s story, Musée Carnavalet opened in 1880 in the Renaissance Hôtel Carnavalet (built 1548–1560) and expanded over time—including the annexation of Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau in 1989. Closed for major renovations in 2016, it reopened in March 2021 with rich new displays and modernized visitor paths, offering over 625,000 artifacts chronicling Paris from prehistory to today.

How to get there

Address

23 Rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris

Tel

0144595858

Nearby this place

We’ll introduce places within a 30-minute distance from here

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