Musée Picasso
Place · Le Marais
Go for the largest public Picasso collection in a 17th-century mansion; 90 minutes with a timed ticket. Book ahead, closed Mondays.
- Picasso
- Book a slot
- Marais
- Go a weekday morning
- Timed ticket: book ahead
- Works with kids
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown · closed Mon
Last entry: Open Tuesday to Sunday, usually from 09:30 to 18:00 with last admission around 17:15; closed Monday; confirm on the official site.Open Tuesday to Sunday, usually from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM with last admission around 5:15 PM; closed Monday; confirm on the official site.
- Crowds
Quietest around 09:00 · go a weekday morning
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Thu · busiest Sat · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about €16 (≈ US$19) (check)
- Child: free (check)
free for under 18 (check)
- Time to spend
- 90–120 min · up to 170 min if you linger
Best time to go
Queues build from late morning; weekdays at opening are calmest.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Thu, busiest Sat.
Opening hours
- Closed
- Mon
- Last entry
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, usually from 09:30 to 18:00 with last admission around 17:15; closed Monday; confirm on the official site.
- Note
- Opening hours and last admission are not printed until verified.
- Hours note
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, usually from 09:30 to 18:00 with last admission around 17:15; closed Monday; confirm on the official site.
Which month is quietest
- Janlight
- Febbusy
- Marbusy
- Aprheavy
- Mayheavy
- Junheavy
- Julpacked
- Augpacked
- Sepheavy
- Octheavy
- Novbusy
- Decbusy
Quietest Jan · busiest Jul–Aug.
Estimate: desk reasoning from weekday, season and holiday patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
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Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Ticket
- timed advance official · official site
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Not recorded
Accessibility
- YesStep-free entrance · Few; stairs optional.
- YesLifts
- YesAccessible toilet
- YesWheelchair
- YesStroller · ok
- YesPlaces to sit · Benches in the galleries.
Sensory load
- Sensory load3/5 Medium
- Peak crowd5/5 Very high
What to bring and the rules
- Your booked ticket or QR code · Entry is timed and sold ahead on the official site.
- A small bag · Cloakroom (check).
- Cloakroom (check).
- Lockers or cloakroom Cloakroom (check).
- Allowed without flash in most rooms (check).
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
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Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- The collection comes from Picasso’s own estate and is the world’s largest public set of his work.
- It is in the Hôtel Salé, a 17th-century mansion; the stone staircase is part of the visit.
- Timed slots are strongly advised.
- Closed on Mondays.
Best time of day
Go a weekday morning. Plan 90–120 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on weekends and holidays
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Timed entry: book a slot on the official site; walk-up slots can run out.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Adult: Official site, timed
- Under 18 and some under 26: Gate with ID
- First Sunday of the month: Gate
- Buy a timed ticket on the official site.
- Queues
- Timed slots are strongly advised.
- Book a timed slot online (check).
- Adult: Online tickets skip the ticket queue.
- Free days
- First Sunday of the month
Free entry days in Paris (pick Paris in the tool; check)
- Bags & lockers
- Cloakroom (check).
- Lockers or cloakroom Cloakroom (check).
- Photos
- Allowed without flash in most rooms (check).
- What's closed
- MondaysClosed on Mondays.
- 1 January, 1 May, 25 DecembercheckClosed on these days (check).
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | about €16 (≈ US$19) (check) | Official site, timed | Online tickets skip the ticket queue. |
| Under 18 and some under 26 | free (check) | Gate with ID | Same entry. |
| First Sunday of the month | free for some visitors (check) | Gate | Very busy; book if possible. |
How to do it well
- 1Book a timed slot online (check).
- 2Start on the upper floor and follow the works by period.
- 3Look at the works by Cézanne, Matisse and others from Picasso’s own collection.
- 4Finish in the courtyard, then walk to Place des Vosges.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
60min
Worthwhile
90min
Typical
120min
p95
170min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (120 min).
Nothing else in our notes is a short enough walk from here for the time that is left.
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Paintings by period
50 minFrom early work to the late years.
Sculptures and ceramics
20 minThree-dimensional works.
Picasso’s own collection of others’ art
15 minCézanne, Matisse and more.
The mansion and courtyard
10 minStone staircase and garden.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- light
- Worst while inside
- heavy
- Leave by
- 11:0011:00 AM
- Closing buffer
- 360′
Workable but crowded; keep the queue rule in mind.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:00. Closing times vary by season (check).
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: yes · yesFew; stairs optional.
- Lifts: yes · yes
- Accessible toilet: yes · yes
- Wheelchair: yes · yes
- Stroller: yes · yesok
- Places to sit: yes · yesBenches in the galleries.
A lift serves the floors; the staircase is a feature of the mansion (check).
Step-free route
- 1Use the lift; the main staircase is for show (check).
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | Inside. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | yes | Cloakroom (check). |
| Café or food | yes | A café (check). |
| Seating | yes | Benches. |
| Card or IC payment | yes | Cards accepted. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Busy | Book a slot days ahead. | check |
| Winter | Quieter | Shorter waits. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Art lovers | good | Picasso across his whole life. |
| First visit | ok | A good rainy-day second museum. |
| Wheelchair users | ok | Lifts (check). |
| Crowd-averse | caution | Go at opening on a weekday. |
Skip it if
- You only know Picasso’s late work and do not want a long museum visit: choose a shorter stop.
Rules on site
- food
- Not inside.
With kids
- with kids
- Colour and shapes appeal to children; the rooms are quiet.
- child price
- free for under 18 (check)
Combine with
Combine with
- 5 minMusée Carnavalet — History of Paris.
- 7 minPlace des Vosges — The square.
- 8 minMiznon · eat — A quick lunch.
Walk the Le Marais area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Stone staircase of the Hôtel Salé | Any time | No flash. |
| Courtyard | Morning | Free. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it worth the ticket?
Yes if you like Picasso; it is the best single collection of his work.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Voykit desk
Do I need to book?
Yes, a timed ticket is the easiest.
How long do I need?
90 minutes.
When is it closed?
Mondays.
Photos
Photos
Musée Picasso Photo: LPLT, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Sources
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