Musée national Picasso-Paris: Tickets

Musée National Picasso-Paris Tickets - Prices and Visitor Information

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What Is Musée National Picasso-Paris?

• Musée National Picasso-Paris is the world's largest public collection dedicated to Pablo Picasso.
• Housed inside the elegant 17th century Hôtel Salé in the Marais district, the museum contains thousands of works spanning almost every stage of the artist's career.
• Rather than focusing on a single period, the collection follows Picasso's development from his early paintings and drawings through to his later sculptures, ceramics and experimental works.
• Alongside the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions explore Picasso's influence on modern art and his relationships with other artists.

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Quick Information

• Musée National Picasso-Paris Address: 5 Rue de Thorigny, 75003, Paris.
• Opening Hours: Monday: Closed. Tuesday - Sunday: 09:30 - 18:00.
• Suggested Visit Duration: Allow 2-3 hours

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Is Musée National Picasso-Paris Worth Visiting?

If you're interested in modern art, yes.

• The collection is extensive enough to show how Picasso's style changed throughout his life, from his early academic works to the pieces that helped shape modern art.
• Unlike larger museums such as the Louvre, visits here tend to feel more focused and less overwhelming.
• The museum is also housed in one of the finest historic mansions in the Marais, giving visitors the chance to explore both the artwork and the building itself.
• However, visitors with little interest in Picasso or modern art may prefer other museums in Paris with a broader collection.

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What You Can See At Musée National Picasso-Paris

The museum's collection includes pieces from his personal collection, including works by artists who inspired him or worked alongside him.

Visitors Can Enjoy:

• More than 5,000 pieces by Picasso, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings and ceramics.
• The historic Hôtel Salé mansion.
• Temporary exhibitions alongside the permanent collection.

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About the Musée National Picasso-Paris

The museum is housed in the Hôtel Salé, a grand mansion that dates back to the 17th century, which is a fitting backdrop to one of the most extensive collections of Pablo Picasso's works in the world, and includes paintings, sculptures, ceramics, drawings, prints, and photographs.

The building went through an extensive renovation before it reopened as the Picasso Museum in 2014.

The collection spans the artists entire career, from his early works as a precocious young artist to his later, more experimental phases. Visitors can see his various artistic periods, including his Blue Period, Rose Period, Cubism, and Surrealism, among others.

The museum also features pieces by artists such as Cézanne, Degas, Rousseau, and Matisse, which formed part of his personal collection and provide an insight into his influences and the relationships that shaped his artistic vision.

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