Musée national Picasso-Paris
(Picasso National Museum Paris)
Several Picasso museums have been dedicated to the renowned painter Pablo Picasso. A Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist and theatre designer who spent most of his adult life in France.
The Musée Picasso in Paris is situated in the Marais district and fully dedicated to Picasso's artworks. The museum collection includes more than 5,000 works of art and tens of thousands of Picasso's personal belongings such as his photographic archive, personal papers, author manuscripts and correspondence. many of these items found their way to the museum through Picasso’s family who donated much of it after his death, just as Picasso had wished.
With its permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, and an expansive archive, this is one of the most important collections of works by one of the 20th century's greatest artists.
Opening times
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
⚠️ While planning your trip to Paris, remember that many museums close on Mondays or Tuesdays. For example, Palace of Versailles, Musée d'Orsay, Musée Carnavalet and Musée Rodin are closed on Mondays. The Louvre, Musée de l'Orangerie, Pompidou Centre and others are closed on Tuesdays.
Entrance is free for under 18 all year round. Be aware that on July 14th (Bastille day) entrance is free for everyone so expect the galleries to be very busy!
Ongoing Exhibitions
Exhibition: Guillermo Kuitca: Chapel
Until: November 29th, 2026 (357 days remaining.)Description:
Argentine artist Guillermo Kuitca has an installation in the chapel of the Hôtel Salé at the Musée National Picasso-Paris. The walls feature criss-cross lines, creating what Kuitca calls "cubistoid painting."
Exhibition: Guillermo Kuitca: Chapel
Until: November 29th, 2026 (357 days remaining.)Description:
Argentine artist Guillermo Kuitca has an installation in the chapel of the Hôtel Salé at the Musée National Picasso-Paris. The walls feature criss-cross lines, creating what Kuitca calls "cubistoid painting."
Exhibition:
Until: November 29th, 2026 (357 days remaining.)Description:
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Until: November 29th, 2026 (357 days remaining.)Description:
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Until: November 29th, 2026 (357 days remaining.)Description:
Exhibition: The Collection: Revoir Picasso
Until: March 12th, 2026 (95 days remaining.)Description:
On March 12, the Musée National Picasso-Paris will reopen its three-story collection to the public, following a year of celebrations and a standout exhibition honoring artist Sophie Calle.
Exhibition: The Collection: Revoir Picasso
Until: March 12th, 2026 (95 days remaining.)Description:
On March 12, the Musée National Picasso-Paris will reopen its three-story collection to the public, following a year of celebrations and a standout exhibition honoring artist Sophie Calle.
Exhibition:
Until: March 12th, 2026 (95 days remaining.)Description:
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Until: March 12th, 2026 (95 days remaining.)Description:
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Until: March 12th, 2026 (95 days remaining.)Description:
Exhibition: Philip Guston: The Irony of History
Until: March 1st, 2026 (84 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée national Picasso-Paris will host an exhibition on Philip Guston's work. You will see drawings inspired by Philip Roth's *Our Gang* and paintings satirizing President Nixon's administration.
Exhibition: Raymond Pettibon: Underground
Until: March 1st, 2026 (84 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée national Picasso-Paris is showing seventy drawings and a dozen fanzines by American artist Raymond Pettibon. You can see Pettibon's unique works and viewpoints.
Exhibition: Philip Guston: The Irony of History
Until: March 1st, 2026 (84 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée national Picasso-Paris will host an exhibition on Philip Guston's work. You will see drawings inspired by Philip Roth's *Our Gang* and paintings satirizing President Nixon's administration.
Exhibition: Raymond Pettibon: Underground
Until: March 1st, 2026 (84 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée national Picasso-Paris is showing seventy drawings and a dozen fanzines by American artist Raymond Pettibon. You can see Pettibon's unique works and viewpoints.
Exhibition:
Until: March 1st, 2026 (84 days remaining.)Description:
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Until: March 1st, 2026 (84 days remaining.)Description:
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Until: March 1st, 2026 (84 days remaining.)Description:
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Until: March 1st, 2026 (84 days remaining.)Description:
Exhibition:
Until: March 1st, 2026 (84 days remaining.)Description:
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Until: March 1st, 2026 (84 days remaining.)Description:
See all ongoing local exhibitions.
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