In accordance with government directives, the Petit Palais is currently closed. Visitors who have purchased a time-stamped ticket during this closure period will be automatically refunded. No action is required.
Petit Palais - Fine Arts Museum of Paris
Tel: + 33 (0)1 53 43 40 00
Telephone reception from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on opening days
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Last admission at 5:15 p.m.
Galleries close at 5:45 p.m.
Late opening only for temporary exhibitions on Friday until 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday until 7:00 p.m.
Closed on 1 January, 1 May, 14 July, 11 November, and 25 December
Access to the permanent collections is free of charge.
ACCESS
Metro
Lines 1 and 13: Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau
Line 9: Franklin D. Roosevelt
RER
Line C: Invalides
Bus
Lines 28, 42, 72, 73, 80, 83, 93
Entrance for individuals: main entrance
Entrance for groups and visitors with reduced mobility: ground floor, to the right of the main staircase
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Ticket reservation is mandatory for temporary exhibitions. A proof of eligibility for reductions is requested at the entrance. Wearing a mask is mandatory for all visitors over the age of 11. Remember to bring yours since the museum does not provide any. If you are ill and have symptoms, please postpone your visit.
SECURITY MEASURES
Following the introduction of the state of emergency and to ensure the safety of visitors, the Petit Palais applies the preventive measures decided by the government for public administrations. The introduction of luggage, including cabin-size suitcases and large bags, is prohibited within the museum. The Petit Palais would like to thank its visitors in advance for their understanding of the slowdown caused by the security checks at the entrances.
QualiPARIS
In 2018, the Petit Palais was awarded the QualiPARIS label, a distinction awarded by an independent organisation that testifies to the quality of the reception given to visitors.
TEST 2020 VISITORS SURVEY
The Petit Palais was the subject of a study conducted by the company TEST among the visitors in 2020. Despite a year marked by a difficult health context, the results were excellent: 97% of those questioned were satisfied with their visit (89% of them very satisfied). Visitors were particularly satisfied with the cleanliness of the premises (99%), the way in which the works were displayed (97%) and the number of people in the galleries (96%). 95% of them said they would return to the Petit Palais, primarily for its exhibitions (82%).