Is Musée Picasso worth it?
Worth itUnderrated · +31The world's largest public Picasso collection, in the 17th-century Hôtel Salé mansion in the Marais
Worth it. 4.4 across 15,483 Google reviews with consistent praise; critics fault the curation and some expect more famous canvases.
Hype44How famous and hyped it is
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The largest Picasso collection anywhere, spanning his whole career in many media.
Why Reality is 75
Lives up to its fame4/54.4 across 15,483 Google reviews with consistent praise; critics fault the curation and some expect more famous canvases.
Value for money4/5€16 for a world-class single-artist collection plus a temporary show; free options are generous.
Can’t get it elsewhere4/5No other collection of Picasso is as large; the Marais mansion setting adds to it.
Easy to do4/5Central, timed tickets give priority entry, and it's calmer than the big museums; closed Mondays.
What people loved
Covers every period of Picasso's career, with sculpture, ceramics, drawings and his personal art collectionBeautiful 17th-century Hôtel Salé mansion; calmer than the city's mega-museumsManageable in about two hours, with bilingual labels and a rooftop caféFree for under-18s, EU residents under 26 and everyone on the first SundayWhat wore them down
Time Out found the hang 'haphazard', lacking clear chronology and contextMuch of the building is given to temporary shows, so the permanent display rotates and specific works may be off viewClosed Mondays, and the free first Sunday draws crowdsPicasso's most famous paintings (e.g. Guernica, Les Demoiselles) are held elsewhereKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: Book a timed slot online for priority entry, especially at weekends and on free first Sundays.
Entry€16; family rate €12 per adult with a child; free under 18 and for EU residents under 26; free first Sunday of the month (no booking); Paris Museum Pass accepted; audioguide €5Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursTue–Sun 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., last entry 5:15 p.m.; closed Mondays, 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 DecSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
ReservationTimed online tickets give priority entry within 30 min of your slot; ticket office on site; free tickets can't be bookedSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Current exhibitionKurt Schwitters. Le chaos-monde 1918–1948, 6 Oct 2026–7 Feb 2027 (included in ticket)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time neededAbout 2 hoursSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereMetro 8 Saint-Sébastien–Froissart or Chemin Vert, or Metro 1 Saint-Paul, each under 10 min walk; ~15 min from ChâteletSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- 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
In their words
“The collection is extensive but still manageable to see in a few hours”
“Worth the visit if you're in Paris and are overwhelmed by the Louvre like I was.”
“The atmosphere is calmer than in some of the largest Paris museums, and the rooftop terrace café is pleasant in good weather”
“Audio guide available (but I was not offered this so not sure if that is in English language).”
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Questions people ask
How much does the Musée Picasso cost?
€16 for adults; free for under-18s, EU residents under 26 and everyone on the first Sunday of the month. The Paris Museum Pass is accepted.
Is the Musée Picasso open on Mondays?
No. It's open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with last entry at 5:15 p.m.
Do I need to book tickets for the Musée Picasso?
Not required, but a timed online ticket gives priority entry within 30 minutes of your slot.
How long do you need at the Musée Picasso?
About two hours for most visitors, longer if you watch the films.
What exhibition is on at the Musée Picasso now?
Kurt Schwitters. Le chaos-monde 1918–1948, from 6 October 2026 to 7 February 2027.
Better fits, according to people who went
Sources
- Musée Picasso Paris — practical information
- Musée Picasso Paris — exhibitions
- Time Out Paris — Musée national Picasso (2019)
- Google Maps — Musée National Picasso-Paris