Paris Museum Pass: Top 14 Must-Visit Cultural Spots
What is the Paris Museum Pass?
The Paris Museum Pass lets you visit over 50 museums and monuments. This includes places in Paris and nearby areas. The more sites you visit, the better value you'll get from your pass.
From experience, this pass is great for travelers who like busy schedules. For the 2-day pass, you'll need to visit 2-3 attractions daily to make it worthwhile. If you're staying longer, the 4-day pass offers better value—visiting just 1-2 attractions per day covers the cost. However, this pass isn't ideal if you prefer a relaxed pace or want to spend more time exploring each exhibit.
Keep in mind that while the museum pass lets you skip ticket lines, it doesn't provide fast-track entry. Popular attractions like the Louvre or Musée de l'Orangerie often have crowds and security checks. You'll still need to queue even with pre-paid tickets. Consider this if you're thinking about buying the pass solely to save time.
Important note: Children under 18 and EU citizens under 26 can enter most Paris museums for free. They do not need to buy the pass.
Paris Museum Pass | Options
Three options available: 2 days (70€), 4 days (90€), or 6 days (110€).
Paris Museum Pass | How to Use
Simply show your paper or digital pass at each attraction's entrance.
- The pass activation starts with first use: 2-day pass expires after 48 hours, 4-day pass after 96 hours, and so on.
- You cannot refund or exchange the pass.
- Each attraction allows one visit only.
- The following attractions require advance online reservations:
- Louvre Museum
- Musée de l'Orangerie
- Conciergerie
- Sainte-Chapelle
- Palace of Versailles & Trianon
- Hôtel de la Marine
- City of Architecture and Heritage
- Museum of Art and History of Judaism
(Simply visit the official website of your chosen attraction and select the museum pass option. The Paris Museum Pass website provides complete reservation steps and links).
Paris Museum Pass | Suggested Itinerary Planning
The Paris Museum Pass includes over 50 museums and monuments throughout Paris and nearby areas. We have picked 14 must-see attractions for you. Below, you will find their regular prices and suggested visit times. This will help you plan your trip to Paris.
Major Museums/Art Galleries
Historic Monuments
Beyond Paris
How to Purchase
- Official Website: Order through the official website and receive an electronic voucher. Website:
- Paris Airports: Paper passes available at Tourist Information Desks at Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports
- Major Paris Museums: You can get paper passes at the ticket offices of prominent museums. These include the Louvre, Musée de l'Orangerie, Centre Pompidou, Musée d'Orsay, Rodin Museum, and Arc de Triomphe. Note that you may need to queue during peak season
- Galeries Lafayette Men's Store Tourism Information Point
