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Attractions near Carnavalet Museum (Musée Carnavalet) : Picasso Museum (Musée National Picasso Paris) Museum of Jewish Art and History (Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme) Place des Vosges

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Carnavalet Museum (Musée Carnavalet) - What To Know BEFORE You Go

Ways to visit Carnavalet Museum (Musée Carnavalet)

One of the few examples of Renaissance architecture in Paris and one of the oldest town houses in the city, the Hôtel Carnavalet was first acquired by the city in 1866, under the advice of Baron von Haussmann. The museum opened within the manor in 1880 and quickly grew; just over a century later, the Musée Carnavalet officially expanded into the Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint Fargeau, another impressive manor located just next door. In 2016, the museum closed to the public to undergo a major renovation,which is ongoing.

The Musée Carnavalet is included on walking tour itineraries of the Marais and is also easy to visit independently.

Things to know before you go to Carnavalet Museum (Musée Carnavalet)

The Musée Carnavalet is one of Paris’ oldest museums and welcomes upwards of 400,000 visitors annually.
The landmark is as renowned for its architectural beauty as its collection and has been a certified Historic Monument since the mid-19th century.
Following its revamp, the Musée Carnavalet will be fully accessible to disabled visitors.
As part of its renovation, the museum is host to a new tearoom, which overlooks its gardens and is accessible even when the museum is closed.
The museum has its own smartphone app, which visitors can use to purchase tickets, source information, and embark on an audio tour of the collections.

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Collection Highlights

The Musée Carnavalet features a wide range of collection highlights, from a 16th-century scale model of Paris to objects that belonged to Napoleon and Émile Zola. Other notable items include paintings by Jacques-Louis David and a reconstruction of the room where Marcel Proust wrote his masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time.

Please note: The Musée Carnavalet is currently closed to the public for renovations. The reopening is scheduled for 2020.

Carnavalet Museum (Musée Carnavalet)