Paris: Specialty Museum
Places and attractions in the Specialty museum category
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Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
Global collection of tribal artifacts Nestled on the banks of the Seine, near the Eiffel Tower, the Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac is an institution dedicated to the rich cultural tapestry of non-Western art. Opened in 2006, this museum stands as a vibrant celebration of the arts and civilizations...
Musée des Arts et Métiers
Nestled in the heart of the bustling 3rd arrondissement of Paris, the Musée des Arts et Métiers is a temple to innovation and human ingenuity. This venerable institution, founded in 1794 as a repository for the preservation of scientific instruments and inventions...
Musée Rodin
Mansion and garden with sculptor's works Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée Rodin is an enchanting homage to one of France's most revered sculptors, Auguste Rodin. Housed in the elegant Hôtel Biron and its surrounding gardens, this museum is a sanctuary of art and beauty dedicated to the works of...
National Museum of Natural History
Science and nature exhibits since 1793 The National Museum of Natural History, situated in the heart of Paris, France, is a beacon of scientific knowledge and a repository of life's diversity. Established in 1793 during the French Revolution, this prestigious institution is not only a museum but also a...
Arab World Institute
Contemporary Arabic cultural center The Arab World Institute (Institut du Monde Arabe) is a cultural bridge nestled in the heart of Paris, France, celebrating the rich tapestry of Arab civilization. This museum, designed by the renowned architect Jean Nouvel, stands as a testament to the deep historical...
Musée de l'Orangerie
Gallery for major 20th-century artworks Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée de l'Orangerie is an iconic art gallery that offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling cityscape. Renowned for housing the impressive "Water Lilies" murals by Claude Monet, this intimate museum is situated in the picturesque...
Carnavalet Museum
The Carnavalet Museum, nestled in the historic Marais district of Paris, is a cultural gem dedicated to the history of the city. This museum, which is housed in two adjoining mansions—the Hôtel Carnavalet and the Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau—offers visitors...
Air and Space Museum
The Air and Space Museum, located in the northeastern suburb of Dugny near Paris, France, is a haven for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Officially known as the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace, this museum is one of the oldest aviation museums in the...
Espace Dali
Museum of Dali's sculptures and engravings Nestled in the heart of the Montmartre district in Paris, Espace Dali presents a unique opportunity to delve into the surreal world of the celebrated Spanish artist Salvador Dalí. This museum, dedicated entirely to Dalí's work, offers an extensive collection of his...
Palais de Chaillot
The Palais de Chaillot, nestled in the heart of Paris, presents a stunning example of classic French architecture with a modern twist. Situated in the 16th arrondissement, across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower, this grand building is more than just an architectural...
Cité de la Musique
Nestled in the picturesque Parc de la Villette at the northeastern edge of Paris, the Cité de la Musique is a modern sanctuary for music lovers. This comprehensive music complex, which opened its doors in 1995, is not just a museum but an active center for musical...
Palais de Tokyo
The Palais de Tokyo, nestled in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, stands as a contemporary emblem of artistic innovation. This modern art museum, established in 2002, has quickly carved out a reputation as one of the city's most dynamic cultural venues.
Manufacture des Gobelins
Nestled in the heart of Paris, France, the Manufacture des Gobelins is a historical tapestry factory that has been transformed into a fascinating museum. This esteemed institution has a rich history dating back to the 15th century and was named after the Gobelin...
Musée national de la Marine
Set sail through France's maritime history at the Musée national de la Marine, a treasure trove of naval artifacts and exhibits located in the heart of Paris. This museum, housed in the Palais de Chaillot, just a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, offers a deep dive...
Musée de la Légion d'honneur
Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée de la Légion d'honneur is a lesser-known gem that offers a deep dive into the history of French and foreign orders, decorations, and medals. Located near the Musée d'Orsay on the left bank of the Seine, this museum is...
Musée Grévin
Wax museum depicting French history The Musée Grévin is a wax museum located in the heart of Paris, France, that offers visitors a unique opportunity to meet and snap photos with lifelike replicas of celebrities, historical figures, and fictional characters.
Pavillon de l'eau
Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Pavillon de l'eau is a unique museum dedicated to the essential resource of water and its relationship with the city of Paris. This engaging and informative exhibition space provides visitors with an in-depth look at the history...
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
French furnishings and decor displays Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs is a treasure trove of decorative arts and design. Located on the Rue de Rivoli, adjacent to the Louvre, this museum is an essential destination for anyone with an appreciation for craftsmanship, beauty...
Maison Fournaise
Nestled along the banks of the Seine in the charming suburb of Chatou, just a short journey from the bustling heart of Paris, lies the historic Maison Fournaise. This quintessential French restaurant is not just a place to savor traditional cuisine but also a site...
Musée des Plans-Reliefs
The Musée des Plans-Reliefs is a hidden gem located in the heart of Paris, France. Nestled within the historic Les Invalides complex, this unique museum is dedicated to an exceptional collection of 3D maps, offering visitors a glimpse into the art of military...
Cinémathèque Française
Nestled in the heart of Paris, the Cinémathèque Française serves as a temple to the art of cinema. Established as an archive, this institution is a haven for film enthusiasts and historians alike. It houses one of the largest archives of films, movie documents,...
Monnaie de Paris
The Monnaie de Paris is a government-owned institution responsible for producing France's coins. Founded in AD 864 with the Edict of Pistres, it is the world's oldest continuously running minting institution.
Château d'Écouen
The Château d'Écouen is an historic château in the commune of Écouen, some 20 km north of Paris, France, and a notable example of French Renaissance architecture. Since 1975, it has housed the collections of the Musée national de la Renaissance.
Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Louis Vuitton Foundation, previously Louis Vuitton Foundation for Creation, is a French art museum and cultural center sponsored by the group LVMH and its subsidiaries.
Musée des Arts Forains
The Musée des Arts Forains is a private museum of funfair and fairground objects located within the Pavillons de Bercy in the 12th arrondissement of Paris at 53, avenue des Terroirs de France, Paris, France. It is open to the public by prior reservation.
Philharmonie de Paris
The Philharmonie de Paris is a complex of concert halls in Paris, France. The buildings also house exhibition spaces and rehearsal rooms.
Musée Nissim de Camondo
Fine art and furniture in a mansion museum The Musée Nissim de Camondo is a historic house museum of French decorative arts located in the Hôtel Camondo at 63, rue de Monceau, on the edge of Parc Monceau, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. The nearest Paris Métro stops are Villiers and Monceau on Line 2.
Palais Galliera
The Palais Galliera, also formally known as the Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris, and formerly known as Musée Galliera, is a museum of fashion and fashion history located at 10, avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Musée national Eugène Delacroix
The Musée national Eugène Delacroix, also known as the Musée Delacroix, is an art museum dedicated to painter Eugène Delacroix and located in the 6th arrondissement at 6, rue de Furstenberg, Paris, France. It is open daily except Tuesday; an admission fee is charged.
Musée Marmottan Monet
Art museum with large Monet collection Musée Marmottan Monet features over three hundred Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet, including his 1872 Impression, Sunrise. Marmottan Museum's fame is the result of a donation in 1966 by Michel Monet, Claude's second son and only heir.
Pavillon de l'Arsenal
The Pavillon de l'Arsenal is the Paris Center for architecture and urbanism, a center for urban planning and museum located in the 4th arrondissement at 21, boulevard Morland, Paris, France. It is open daily except Mondays; admission is free.
Maison Européenne de la Photographie
The Maison Européenne de la Photographie, located in the historic heart of Paris, is a center for contemporary photographic art opened in February 1996.
Sèvres – Cité de la céramique
Sèvres – Cité de la céramique is a French national ceramics museum located at the Place de la Manufacture, Sèvres, Hauts-de-Seine, a suburb of Paris, France. It was created in January 2010, from the merger of the Musée national de Céramique-Sèvres and the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres.
Cabinet des Médailles
The Cabinet des Médailles, more formally known as Département des Monnaies, Médailles et Antiques de la Bibliothèque nationale de France, is a department of the Bibliothèque nationale de France in Paris.
Musée Dapper
Musée Dapper was a French museum specializing in African art. It was opened in May 1986, and closed on 18 June 2017. The Dapper Foundation is still located at the same premises in the 16th arrondissement of Paris at 35 rue Paul Valéry, Paris, France.
Musée de la Vie Romantique
The Musée de la Vie romantique stands at the foot of Montmartre hill in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, 16 rue Chaptal, Paris, France in an 1830 hôtel particulier facing two twin-studios, a greenhouse, a small garden, and a paved courtyard. The museum is open daily except Monday. Permanent collections are free.
Palais de la Légion d'Honneur
The Palais de la Légion d'honneur is a historic building on the Left Bank of the River Seine in Paris, France. It houses the Musée de la Légion d'honneur and is the seat of the Légion d'honneur, the highest French order of merit.
Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
The Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature is a private museum of hunting and nature located in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, France. The museum is served by the Rambuteau Paris Métro station.
Mundolingua
Mundolingua is a museum situated in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Its purpose is to present information, objects and documents relating to language, linguistic diversity and linguistics to the general public.
Musée de l'Éventail
The Musée de l'Éventail, or more formally L'Atelier Hoguet Musée de l'Éventail, is a private museum of fans and fan-making located in the 10th arrondissement at 2, boulevard de Strasbourg, Paris, France. It is open several afternoons per week and is closed annually during the month of August; an admission fee is charged.
Musée du Barreau de Paris
The Musée du Barreau de Paris is a French museum dedicated to the history of the Paris Bar and its lawyers. It is located close to the Église Saint-Eustache, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, at 25 rue du Jour, Paris, and opens for groups, on appointment. A guided visit in English can be organised on request.
Musée du Parfum
Perfume museum in 19th-century townhouse The Musée du Parfum, also known as the Fragonard Musée du Parfum, is a French private museum of perfume located at 9 rue Scribe, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris.
Musée Baccarat
The Musée Baccarat is a crystal glass museum located in the manufactury Baccarat. It is located at 2 rue des Cristalleries in the town of Baccarat in Lorraine. It showcases around 1,100 objects and the manufacturing technique. It currently houses the Red Diamond Play Button made from Baccarat glass.
Musée Curie
The Musée Curie is a historical museum focusing on radiological research. It is located in the 5th arrondissement at 1, rue Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France, and open Wednesday to Saturday, from 1pm to 5pm; admission is free.
Museum of the History of Medicine
The Museum of the History of Medicine is a medical museum in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France. It is located at 12 rue de l'École de Médecine, on the second floor of the historic École de Chirurgie.
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