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Petit Palais

A free fine-arts collection and courtyard garden inside a Beaux-Arts landmark near the Seine.

A good reason to go

Explore the permanent art collection, then pause in the covered garden courtyard among palms, mosaics and café tables. The museum building was created for the 1900 Exposition Universelle; temporary exhibitions are a separate, paid visit.

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Before you go

THE PRICE NOTE

The permanent collection and garden are free to enter without booking. Temporary exhibitions and activities are paid; book those separately if you want to add them.

CHECK THE DAY

Open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00, with last entry to permanent galleries at 17:15; closed Mondays and selected public holidays. Friday and Saturday late openings to 20:00 are for temporary exhibitions only, while the permanent galleries close at the usual time.

DATE-SPECIFIC HOURS

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City of Paris — Petit Palais accessibility and location

Checked 31 October 2026. Opening, admission and access can change; confirm with the organiser before you go.

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