Step into Picasso’s world in the heart of Le Marais
Wander through the luminous rooms of the Hôtel Salé and trace a lifetime of reinvention — from Blue Period tenderness to radical Cubism, bold sculpture, and playful ceramics. Your unofficial guide to tickets, exhibitions, and highlights, made by Picasso lovers.
A Museum of Reinvention and Intimacy
Set inside the 17th‑century Hôtel Salé, the Musée Picasso Paris holds one of the most extraordinary collections of Picasso’s work anywhere — paintings, sculptures, drawings, notebooks, prints, photographs, and archives that reveal the artist at work and at play.
Born from historic donations (dations) by the artist’s heirs and complemented by later gifts and acquisitions, the collection allows you to move through decades of restlessness and curiosity.
The building itself, richly carved and theatrically baroque, frames the journey: grand staircases, sun‑washed salons, and views over the Marais that feel both intimate and urbane..
Musée Picasso Paris Visiting timetable
See the full schedule below (hours vary with exhibitions, holidays, and installation periods)
Musée Picasso Paris Closing Days
Closed most Mondays, May 1, and during exhibition installations; occasional closures for private events
Where is Located
5 Rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris, France
How to Get to the Musée Picasso Paris
In the historic Marais, the museum is an easy stroll from Rue de Bretagne or Place des Vosges, and well connected by métro and bus.
By Train
Métro Line 8 to Saint‑Sébastien–Froissart or Chemin Vert; Line 1 to Saint‑Paul (a pleasant 10‑minute walk). Châtelet–Les Halles offers RER connections to central Paris.
By Car
Driving into the Marais can be slow and parking is limited. If you must drive, look for nearby underground parking at Bastille, Beaubourg, or Saint‑Antoine.
By Bus
Buses 20, 29, 65, 69, 75, and 96 serve the area. Routes adjust with traffic plans and events — check live schedules before you go.
On Foot
Wander through Le Marais’s narrow streets via Rue de Thorigny or Rue Vieille‑du‑Temple. The walk is part of the experience — cafés, galleries, and courtyards along the way.
Highlights of the Musée Picasso Paris
From major canvases and playful ceramics to the baroque splendor of the Hôtel Salé, discover a museum that feels both scholarly and personal.
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Musée Picasso Paris
Masterpieces & Period Rooms
Follow Picasso’s changing styles — Blue and Rose warmth, Cubist experiments, late‑life audacity — across airy salons and intimate cabinets.
Hôtel Salé Architecture
Climb the dramatic staircase and explore the richly decorated 17th‑century townhouse, itself a work of art.
Sculptures, Ceramics & Archives
Discover playful ceramics, tactile sculptures, and studio ephemera that bring the artist’s daily practice to life.
Curiosities about the Musée Picasso Paris
Quick answers to common questions about tickets, opening hours, highlights, and the character of the museum and its historic home.
Buy a ticket for the Musée Picasso Paris
Visit one of Paris’s essential museums and explore a life of constant reinvention.
Secure a timed entry online to avoid queues and enjoy quieter galleries.