Musée Jacquemart-André

Visiting Musée Jacquemart-André was an experience in itself, even before looking at a single artwork. The building is absolutely incredible—immaculately preserved, overflowing with detail, grand staircases, soaring ceilings, and richly decorated rooms that feel almost unreal. Walking through it is genuinely mind-blowing. One of the highlights was an unexpected, wonderful conversation with the staff about art and literature—warm, thoughtful, and deeply engaging. It made the visit feel personal and alive. The temporary exhibition devoted to Georges de La Tour was, in terms of the work itself, beautiful and truly impressive. The paintings are stunning. The only downside was the crowding: far too many people packed into such a small space, which made it hard to fully absorb the work. Still, between the collection, the architecture, and the human connection, it was a great, great experience overall.

Delicious museum-mansion with a garden and a restaurant to enjoy a meal, tea, whatever you want. Exhibits are interesting and the interior of the house is precious, majestic and spotless. Unlike other museums in Paris, it's not crowded, you can walk around in silence. The boutique it's well arranged, very elegant. There is a nice terrace in the garden. Some days there are jazz events.

Musée Jacquemart-André is, without doubt, my favorite museum in Paris. The mansion itself is stunning, with its grand staircase, elegant salons, and the feeling of stepping back into refined 19th-century Parisian life. The permanent collection is impressive, blending fine art with decorative pieces in a way that feels intimate and personal. I visited during the special exhibition of Georges de La Tour, and it was absolutely captivating — beautifully curated and deeply moving. A museum that combines beauty, history, and atmosphere so perfectly deserves every recommendation.

Beautiful, easy to visit museum with a lovely family collection. There are queues both with tickets and without. I enjoyed the special exhibition of works George's de la Tour and his followers.

Visit to the Musée Jacquemart-André, Paris A truly beautiful mansion, with refined interiors, a grand staircase and an atmosphere that instantly transports you to Belle Époque Paris. The museum itself is a gem for lovers of art and architecture. I visited on Christmas Day, and it was very crowded. Many visitors came specifically for the exhibition dedicated to Georges de La Tour, which was fascinating and well curated. However, the lack of English translations made the experience less accessible for international visitors. Despite this, it remains a must-see museum - ideally visited on a quieter day to fully appreciate the elegance and details of the space.

There is a nice restaurant attached to the museum, which serves breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and lunch and dinner until 8 p.m. The downside is that the freshly squeezed juice was slightly diluted with water. The water used for making tea was at a low temperature, which is not suitable for making black tea. Otherwise, the service at the restaurant is good, and the desserts are also enjoyable.

Incredible experience here. The permanent collection is spectacular, and we were lucky enough to the catch the Georges De La Tour exhibit. Highly recommend. Also suggest buying a Privilege Pass in advance of the visit to support the Musee a bit.

My favorite museum/collection of all time. One can see the smartly decorated interior, tastefully selected paintings of famous artists and some sculptures. They have a student or under 25 years old discount for all (not just EU residents) and an app with the descriptions of each room and some paintings. It was not packed so you can just explore in silence. Very beautiful place to take photos of. The only part missing was the explanations on the paintings of some ceilings. The staff is very helpful as well. Plus there is an AI photo machine in the cloakroom that turns you into a painting. Overall 10/10. (In the music room, there are 5 portraits, the one in center looks to the room and other 4 portraits surrounding the one at the center look towards the center painting. If done on purpose, it is very clever)

What a great little museum. Intimate, in a large private mansion, with a wonderful restaurant. Tickets are 20 Euros (17 Euros for seniors), there is also a handheld audioguide for an additional 3 Euros. Book in advance on the website - musee-jacquemart-andre.com. You can arrive and buy tickets, but it can get crowded and they do manage the number of tickets sold each day. NOTE - plan on dining at Le Nelie for lunch (or afternoon). We visited while they were sharing "Masterpieces from the Borghese Gallery" and these were truly masterpieces. Even a philistine would recognize the masters who painted these artworks. There were famous works from Caravaggio, Rubens, Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Bernini, plus a host of lesser-known artists. (Not to mention the permanent art collection, which has great painters at all times.) I will say that the lighting wasn't ideal in all the rooms. This is a mansion - a residence, so not designed as a museum to exhibit the art. Most works were illuminated by single overhead spotlights that created bright highlights on the paintings. I had to view some from different angles to be able to fully view and enjoy some of the art. Luckily since they limit the number of visitors, there is enough time and space to find good viewing angles. Being a relatively small museum, you can see an amazing amount of art within a short time. The building itself is worth admiring as well. (Ask a docent about the hydraulic wall that dropped into the basement to open the main ballroom for large parties of up to 1,000 people.) The double staircase and the mural behind it are particularly beautiful and interesting. The museum has regular changes of the contents, so check to see what is being featured when you are planning your visit. Even if there is no special exhibit, the Museum itself and the permanent exhibits are worth the visit. If you are fluent in French, there are special VIP visits possible. Also - they hold actual Opera performances on some evenings - until mid-June 2025, they are performing Verdi's La Traviata and Rigoletto (usually on Saturday nights, occasionally on other evenings). Our trip didn't align well, otherwise I would have definitely attended - seeing a classical opera in a private mansion designed for large groups would be a rare treat. We dined there at Le Nelie - a fabulous restaurant. No reservations, so queue early for the 1000 opening (we got in line a 0940 and were in the first 10 people to enter the restaurant). We started with Kir Royales (and had seconds with our mains). I had the Carpaccio de boeuf which was beautiful as well as savory. The beef was thinly sliced and accompanied by toast with tapenade, wonderful little button mushrooms, large caper berries, and potatoes gratin dauphinois. My wife had the Salad Nelie, which was a mised salad with two different salmon pieces (smoked and marinated in dill), plus potatoes and vegetables. For dessert, my wife (like most patrons) chose the "Patisserie au choix" - you go with your server to the dessert display and choose what pastry dessert you would like. They then serve the dessert to your table. I went with the "Coupe 2 parfums" a lighter pairing of Guajana dark chocolate and vanilla with Bourbon bean infusion ice creams.

This is an absolute gem of a museum. If you like art, architecture, decor, or history, you won't want to miss it. The museum is the home of two avid art collectors and is filled to the brim with the work of masters. The day we were there, there was a Gallen-Kalela exhibit. I'd never heard of him before, but the man does some beautiful landscapes. I also really loved exploring the home itself--the Eclectic style was a real treat to see inside and out,

Beautiful museum! I came here to see the Caravaggio exhibit and didn't know I'd be able to see much more than that! My husband, sister and I came on a Monday afternoon with tickets we bought beforehand. This would be a good idea because the line without tickets was much longer. It was €19 an adult with audio guide. To me, ausioguides are always helpful when you don't read the language of that country. The guide helped us to really understand where we were and what we were seeing. The house was really beautiful with lots of artwork and unique furniture. The Caravaggio exhibit was interesting as well but it was so cramped and a small space it was hard to enjoy on a full day. I'd recommend this museum for the house it's in and history and art it carries.

Okay... The Louvre is a must when in Paris and so is the d'Orsay. But this smaller less well know Museum formerly a private French aristocratic's home is a gem... perhaps my favorite! This palatial home houses a marvelous collection of Italian Renaissance art and later. But the home itself is a work of art... with it dramatic reception room and second floor balcony looking down upon the guests. Amazing tapestries adorn the walls. A breathtaking skylighted atrium with a magnificent double spiral staircase is just spectacular. This smaller museum is not well known therefore not crowded.

Probably the most beautiful museum I've been to. So glad we were there. We loved walking through the rooms and also seeing the special exhibit.

My god! What a discovery! A mansion for Venetian/Dutch/Flemish painting connoisseurs. Glimpse of life into 17th-18th century French aristocratic life. - Time Needed for Visit: 1.5 hours with included audio guide. - Price: 12 euros. 10 euros for students. - Pictures allowed inside: Yes. Make it an afternoon long visit and check out the highly rated Parisian café afterwards. :) Only 4 stars because I wish the audio guide contained less technical specificities of the paintings and more interesting stories about the owners and their lives.

This lesser-known museum was very worthwhile if you are a lover of art, artifacts and architecture. It's in a mansion that was once the home of a wealthy 19th century couple who had no children but did have money, so they were free to spend their time traveling and amassing art and "objets." It's a small museum, though a large house, but really quite amazing. Many Italian religious paintings (including some well-preserved examples by Boticelli), a number of Flemish portraits (including Rembrandt), artifacts from Egypt and the Orient, and so forth. The decor was also splendid, as befitted a household of extreme wealth, but the crowning piece is the jardin d'hiver (winter garden), a conservatory of sorts with floors inlaid with white and green marble, pillars of russet marble, themed Greco-Roman statuary, am amazing double staircase, and lush foliage provided by dozens of palms. Staff were incredibly gracious and helpful; one special star for them! This is a unique and unusual museum; if you'd like to see something that may not be at the top of the list in the tourist guides, I urge you to spend a few quiet hours here.

It's a nice private museum in what was once a private home. I've toured many private homes with private art collections, and this one doesn't stand out. It's worth a visit if you're in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way. I gave it an extra star because if you do happen to visit on a slow day, it is a quiet and lovely place. The day I was there, it seemed like there were only a handful of others visiting and I got to be alone in each room. It costs more to visit this museum than the major museums that are full of incredible art. It takes one hour to see this entire home. I've spent 8 hours at the Pompidou seeing the most incredible paintings in the modern era.

The Jacquemart-Andre Museum is located in one of the most beautiful private hotels in Paris, it is small palace so well preserved and put in worth. When museum offers a (new) collection, be sure to be satisfied. Thus collections which have masks and statues, arts African and Oceanian. In addition to the quality of parts that are incredibly old, well engineered and beautiful, you can admire the way they are put in scene. Jacquemart-Andre is a museum or you cannot get bored!

its a small privatemuseum and i visited the Carravagio exhibition but its overpriced and not worth it because you can visit the Louvre and see better period rooms from Napoleon, Louis IV, V and VI. I would skip this and rate is 2.5 stars especially in Paris!

My mom had the idea to grab lunch there even though we had no interest in the museum. The cafe is open from 11:45-5:30 and switches from a lunch service to a tea service at around 3:00. We met there for lunch at around 1:00 and despite being very crowded, we were able to get a table for two in about ten minutes (though it looked like we got in just before a long line formed). Since the place does not take reservations, I would recommend going between 12:00 and 12:45 to avoid the crowd we faced. The interior of the room is beautiful -- high painted ceilings, gilded walls, and large paintings everywhere. There is also a covered terrace. The menu is mostly salads with various seafood or meats and cheeses. My only complaint regarding the food was that the salad was a bit overdressed. Otherwise, the smoked trout and salmon was delicious and there was a very appetizing-looking quiche on our neighbor's plate. Dessert is a high point and the waiter escorts you to the dessert cart at the entrance to make your selection. We did not regret our raspberry & cream tart.

We went there directed by positive yelp reviews and were not disappointed at all. The great thing about this place is that it teaches you three things at once: - various cultural movements - the upper class of the 19th century - the architecture of the building itself I also love the free mobile app that includes an audio guide and background material.

Overpriced, poor exhibition design, sorry I spent my time here when there are so many excellent sites in Paris. Frankly, the Frick Collection has a lot of charm that this place does not. I think it's a bit misleading to call this a museum. The Cassatt exhibition was one of the most poorly designed shows -- text running into a corner where they've hung work making it impossible to see in the overcrowded space. They have a policy of letting everyone in and that's because they are not controlling the volume - the packed rooms today showed they obviously cared nothing about fire hazards. It was worse than a club dance floor except this space was packed with elderly viewers not enjoying themselves and struggling to squeeze through. There was no translation so the text was only in French (and far too long), even though this was an American artist. Yes, the audio was in English if you wanted to pay extra, but it would have been even more painful to be stuck in there for over an hour. The flow made little sense. It dead-ended at least once when the key to exhibition design is the logical movement of the viewers gradually to the exit. People were backtracking in confusion and exasperation today and no staff were in attendance in the rooms for assistance. With so many riches in Paris, this is a stop you can easily skip.

Nice museum. Great cafe (see separate review), http://www.yelp.com/biz/caf%C3%A9-jacquemart-andr%C3%A9-paris-2. Someone else mentioned getting off the beaten path, but the museum was very crowded (long line to enter) on the day we visited in mid-September. PS - My wife thought it was 'very good, a beautiful place'. She would give it 5 stars! PPS - The name of this museum is very fun to say, especially if you say to the music of a 90s rap / hip-hop song. I'd post a link to the YouTube video, but I can't remember the name of the actual song. But to get the idea, just go: "Jacquemart, Andre! Jacquemart, Andre! Andre, Andre! Jacquemart, Andre!" Yep, classic.

Beautiful place. Great art. Will return when possible. Very easy metro access and close parking.

One of the most beautiful museums in all Paris. It is situated in a gorgeous private house that looks like a miniature château, located within walking distance of the Champs Elysées. Inside is a wonderful collection of eighteenth century art and furniture, all displayed to maximum and exquisite effect. Definitely worth a visit. One of Paris' hidden gems.

"Not to be missed" The Jacquemart-Andre Museum is a beautiful house and an amazing collection. Currently you can see one of the most complete showings of Venetian Art outside of Italy in the current show Canaletto-Guardi "Two masters of Venice" exhibition that is running until 21 January 2013. It is the icing on the cake of an amazing location.

this was a very busy museum on a rainy sunday afternoon! the cafe, which is apparently beautiful, was a no-go without reservations as it was fully packed and had long queues to enter. it cost 11 euros for entry - this didn't include commentary which was an additional 3 euros. we'd just been to musee nissim de camondo which is nearby so we didn't bother with the commentary, but it would have probably added to the experience, so i kind of wish we had. i personally think the commentary should be included in the price of entry, so i get a little miffed when it isn't. this was for sure a beautiful building - and decorated with so many works of art. it did feel like a museum or art gallery more than a house, and it certainly didn't feel like the kind of place someone would live. i appreciated visiting it, but i had so much more love for the history and beauty of musee de nissim camondo, so if you're trying to pick between the two, i'd recommend it over jacquemart andre.

As others have mentioned, it gets very crowded. Although the exhibit would have been wonderful, the density of people made it near impossible to enjoy. The house itself was very appealing, but overall it was too little for too many people.

I went to this museum back in 2008 to see the Fragonard exhibit (the only piece I know by him is "The girl on the swing" (Les Hasards Heureux de l'Escarpolette) because it was the basis for a scene in the Broadway musical 'Contact'. The building that houses the museum is beautiful, an old home in the 8th arrondisement. It was a lovely visit but obviously not as good as the major museums in Paris. Nice for people who want to get off the beaten track, however!

I visited the Musée last October. I went there for an Impressionists exhibit, but ended up enjoying the museum collection (especially the Italian pieces) even more. A perfect place to spend an afternoon.

Oh my gosh! If you love the Frick in New York, the Isabella Stewart Gardner in Boston or the Barnes in Philly this museum is a must see! Located in a gorgeous mansion in the heart of Paris this truly exceptional individual collection is laid out as it was when the benefactors lived there. Some outstanding Rembrandts, Botticelli's and Mantegna's as well as a house that in-an-of-itself is a work of art. The winter garden room is one of the loveliest rooms every built. While the collection itself lacks the breadth to compete with Paris' top museums such as the Louvre and Orsay the setting allows for an entirely different intimate experience with the art and should be very high on your list!

I love Rococo art so I love it here...it is such a beautiful space!

Musée Jacquemart-André is stunning. The extravagance is quite overwhelming. What a delightful surprise it was to go upstairs and find The Impressionists Exhibition in Normandy (18th March - 25th July 2016) with 50 paintings by Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, Pissarro, Degas, Caillebotte, Berthe Marisot, and others. Save time for the gift shop. The Musée Jacquemart-André is near Metro stop Saint-Phillipe-du-Roule. Unfortunately, entry is not included on the Paris Museum Pass.

Very nice the place was nearly empty. A lot of very nice and varied artwork in an intimate setting.