Picasso Museum
(Musée National Picasso)
Musée Picasso located in the historic Hotel Salé is home to a collection of over 5000 works by Picasso himself
After 5 years of extensive renovations, Musée Picasso in Paris continues its longstanding tradition of focusing on the prolific works of Picasso.
Picasso, who passed away in 1973, had amassed a vast collection of his own work along with the work of numerous other artists. In fact he is known to have said "give me a museum and I will fill it" and indeed he has done all of that and much more. The Picasso Museum opened in 1985 and included a large representation of his works from throughout his career — not only paintings, but also wood and metal suculptures, ceramics and drawings. The overall collection exceeds 5000 works of art by Picasso himself as well as a number of works by other artists that he collected himself. Anyone interested in contemporary art and especially the contributions of Picasso to this genre will immensely enjoy this museum.
The Musée Picasso is housed with the very old Hotel Salé which was originally completed back in 1659. The age of the building as necessitated a major renovation to bring the building up to current safety and accessibility standards This renovation projected proved challanging from both a time and cost perspective and took a total of 5 years from start to finish. The museum reopened to the public on October 25th, 2014 and interesting date in that it was also Picasso's date of birth. If he was still alive he would have turned 134.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesPicasso Museum (Musée National Picasso) Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: 5 Rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris, France
Phone: 01 85 56 00 36
Official Website: Picasso Museum (Musée National Picasso)
Picasso Museum (Musée National Picasso) Reviews
Rated out of 5
I really enjoyed visiting the Musée National Picasso-Paris (part of Paris Museum Pass). It’s a beautiful museum in a historic building (starting from the antique statue at the corner of the entrance), and it has one of the best collections of Pablo Picasso’s art. You can see his paintings, drawings, and sculptures. The museum is well organized, and you can follow Picasso’s journey through different stages of his life and work.
One thing to know before you go: you must leave your bag in the cloakroom, which is downstairs. It’s free and safe, but it’s better to travel light if you can.
There’s also a small garden behind the museum. It’s a nice quiet place to sit and relax. The entrance to the garden is inside the museum too. It’s worth finding though.
Picasso was a master of traditional art, but he chose to be creative and free, "like a child". You can really see that in the artworks on display.
The museum is not too big, so you can enjoy it in one visit. The staff are helpful, and the signs are in English and French. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Paris.
Ivan Tan - 2 months ago
The Picasso Museum in Paris is a fantastic place to explore. The collection is vast and beautifully curated, giving real insight into his evolution. It wasn’t crowded at all, which made the visit even more enjoyable and peaceful. You can really take your time to appreciate the artwork. The building itself is also stunning. A must-visit for art lovers and anyone looking for a quieter museum experience in Paris.
Nolan Chabert - a month ago
The best museum in Paris, and maybe in Europe. If you love Picasso and enjoy having a pleasant tjme at a museum, this is the one. Is not crowded at all, really quiet and a wonderful experience. I recommend to go early, you can breakfast near, it is a good neighborhood with good cafeterias. In this museum you explore the time line of Picasso’s life, while seeing his transformation as an artist. 10/10. Staff really kind too.
Emī Carrz - a month ago
Amazing collection and pieces rarely seen. Discovered so many different arts and craft made by Picasso. It was moderately busy for July and had plenty of time to enjoy all levels. Apparently more than 5000 works of art. That’s a lot to see!
Jim M. - 3 weeks ago
A fascinating deep dive into the mind of Picasso! The museum showcases not just his famous paintings, but also sculptures, sketches, and personal collections. It's beautifully curated inside a historic mansion in the Marais. Perfect for anyone wanting to see the many sides of Picasso’s genius.
Tiffany Tan - 4 months ago
Directions
| Metro / RER Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| M8 | Saint-Sébastien - Froissart | 8 minutes |
| M2 | Saint-Paul | 9 minutes |
How to get to Picasso Museum (Musée National Picasso) by Metro / RER
Note that the entrance to Musée Picasso is located on Rue Vieille-du-Temple, not on Rue de Thorigny even though that is its address
By Metro: From Metro Line 8 exit at Saint-Sébastien - Froissart Station; cross at the marked crosswalk and head west along Rue du Pon aux Chous to Rue Vieille-du-Temple and go left. Continue on Rue Vieille-du-Temple to the entrance on which is one your left. From Metro Line 2 exit Saint-Paul Station to your right (east) on Rue de Rivoli, then cross the street and walk north on Rue Malher continuing on Rue Payenne, then left on Rue du Parc Royal continue on Rue de la Perle and go right on Rue Vieille-du-Temple to the courtyard and entrance on your right.
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Sculptures in Musée Picasso cc licensed photo by implementation
