Musée Jacquemart-André

Wow! What a gorgeous mansion! The icing on the cake was it wasn’t too crowded. The art, architecture and furniture all came together to really give you the chance to see life for the .0001 percent in France at the turn of century. They were having a special exhibition of Artemis that also included a several paintings by her father. It all made it a remarkable experience!

A wonderful private mansion with one of the best private collections of Italian art outside Italy. It has been gifted to the nation. Built at the time of the redesign of Paris this extraordinary place has two floors of works decor and furnishings that are beautiful. The rich husband and wife were avid collectors and travelled many times a year to procure works. The app is great. No need to get the audio guide. Also the signage near each of the works is good. Mostly in French but some English translations too.

Tickets are a bit pricey (17€ avg). But it's worth it, the museum is great, there's a nice souvenir shop with pretty cups and notebooks. There is a beautiful restaurant inside where you can have lunch as well. The exhibition is very interesting and well done.

A petite bijoux museum. Double the pleasure when there is a special exhibition on as the museum in itself – a late 19th century hôtel particulier (private noble residence) – is an historic landmark and treasure chest of furniture and artworks. Incredible setting, set back in a gardened courtyard (cour) off busy Boulevard Haussmann. Allow at least 2 hours to visit and wallow a bit in the atmosphere and art.

This small, intimate museum is currently hosting an amazing special exhibit from the House of Borghese in Rome, showcasing works by classical Italian masters. Advance tickets are highly recommended. If you can't get them, be prepared to wait in line; my wait was about an hour.

What a great little museum. Intimate, in a large private mansion, with a wonderful restaurant (Nelie - see separate review). 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. 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.

Outstanding house museum, but one which also offers exhibits. Saw a truly amazing Artemisia Gentileschi exhibit, but also greatly enjoyed the permanent exhibit areas featuring the home of an art collector and his wife, who was an artist. Beautiful things, nice staff, pleasant cafe inside. Highly recommend.

A jewel in the city. Must visit this former home af aristocrats. Had the chance to see the wow exhibition "Artemisia Heroine of Art". Will definitely return to enjoy the restaurant, we came late and by the time we finished visiting, the restaurant closed. ❤️

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

"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.

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.

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 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 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!

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.

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