City of Paris Fine Arts Museum
(Petit Palais and the Musée des Beaux-Arts)

Amazing museum 100% free for everyone! This means you can see some work of famous artists without the lines and costs of other museums in Paris! It is free, so yes it’s not as grand as others, and has lesser-known artworks, but it still has pieces from famous artists, such as Monet. The ceiling paintings are beautiful too, and the surrounding gardens. The interior garden and cafe were closed due to renovations (may 2025), but apparently they are also beautiful
Dana - 2 weeks ago

Beautiful museum that is free to visit! No the Mona Lisa isn't here but nonetheless, you'll find plenty to date your artistic appetite. You can bring a backpack in but you can't wear it on your back (they don't want you bumping any artifacts when you turn around). This place is definitely worth a visit.
Philip Smith - a week ago

This museum is free. The building itself is lovely. Tall ceilings with frescos that are breathtaking. They have a few Mary Cassatt paintings that I have not seen in the States. We had a snack at the 1902 cafe that was delicious. You can also hook up to free Paris wifi. The garden was under construction while we were there but it looked lovely.
Patricia Middelmann - a week ago

Went to see the Worth Haute Couture exhibit and everything was beautifully curated. The storytelling was easy to follow. The dresses work by aristocrats and even American upper class during the gilded age were featured. Fascinating collection. The permanent exhibitions are free but the seasonal ones are around 17 euros. I think the Worth exhibit was worth it, pun intended.
Marion - 3 weeks ago

Petit Palais is an absolute gem and even better, it's free to visit! The building itself is a masterpiece, with breathtaking architectural details, especially the ceilings. I also loved the giant paintings depicting scenes of Jesus. Just a heads-up: when I visited during Easter, it was very busy. You have to wait in line to get in, and unfortunately, you cannot book tickets in advance. Still, it's definitely worth the wait for such a beautiful and enriching experience!
Elif Topcu - 2 months ago