Carnavalet Museum

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Carnavalet Museum

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23 Rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris, France

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Step into Parisian history at the sprawling Musée Carnavalet, a free treasure trove in the Marais showcasing stunning artifacts from the city’s past.

23 Rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris, France Get directions

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"To understand present day Paris, it’s worth stepping into the past at the Musée Carnavalet, the museum of Parisian history located in the heart of the Marais. Vestiges from old Paris, from furnishings to signage and storefronts, objects (from stained glass to a 6,000 year old canoe discovered in the Seine), artwork and cultural artifacts, take up two grand 17th century buildings that underwent a five-year renovation, reopening in spring 2021. Among the most important features in the museum’s new iteration: greater accessibility for reduced mobility visitors, improved navigability through each space, and a more robust collection—more than half of the pieces on display in the permanent collection were kept in storage prior to the redesign. Tickets to the permanent collection are free and do not require advanced booking." - Lindsey Tramuta, Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

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"I soaked up the history of Paris at the riveting Museé Carnavalet, a few blocks away."

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Ida Fin

Google

Completely free, super large and extensive museum that covers the whole French history. Beautiful building, varying themes introduced, info available in English as well. Great location, and even on weekend I got in without any queueing. Nice bookshop that has some good books in English as well to learn more about the history of France. I highly recommend reading a bit of the French history to get even more out of the experience, and playing close attention to details. For example the earrings displayed in one photo are a very interesting piece of history if you look closely.

Vaduva Bogdan

Google

This is a must see museum in Paris! It's about the history of the city and a lot of art can be found here. I definitely recommend visiting it. The entrance is free and there is only 1 exposition that you can visit only if you pay (13€ I believe) but the rest is free to visit and it's worth it

Mike Aoun

Google

This museum is for free and it is so pretty. It is not crowded and has many sections and even a small garden. There is a lot to see but i especially loved the small 3d map of old paris and the model of notre dame.

Bertha Mumba

Google

Fantastic museum to explore the history of Paris, and it's free. Beautiful exhibits from medieval times to the Revolution. You might find a queue, but it moves quickly, and the museum isn't too crowded. Perfect for history lovers, I highly recommend

Derya R

Google

The permanent collections are free of charge and can be accessed without booking. It is a beautiful museum taking you from pre-historic times to today how Paris has evolved over the centuries. You travel from A-Z on major French historical events. Carnavalet Museum is located in Marais district. The museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm from Tuesday to Sunday. Every French kid or anyone loves history must visit this museum's permanent and free exhibitions. I truly loved it.

Rahul Agarwal

Google

It's a pretty big museum and the good thing is it's FREE to visit. The collection displayed is also very prominent and unique. But the museum map is a bit confusing. And also try not to miss the garden access where you can sit and relax while having a coffee. The good thing about this museum is that it's part of the Paris Museums and the permanent exhibition is completely free in this museum so you should visit here if you have enough time and want to amaze yourself. You can also witness a lot of art and history about Paris and see how medusa was influencing people in the olden times. I definitely recommend going to this museum.

David Katima

Google

Amazing, stunning, impressive, breathtaking and much more! Really: take the time to visit this free entry museum, pretty big and on 4 floors (easy access for any limited movement person). At the end, stop by the local cafe (pricy but worth for the beauty of this place) and relax while enjoying the surroundings.

Aaron Prohaska

Google

10/17/2024 What a great museum and with free entry to the permanent exhibit, it's an amazing deal. It was a really large exhibit too. From the history of Paris and France to a collection of signs and building decor, there were tons of interesting things to see.