Museum · Paris
Petit Palais – Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris: free entry days, tickets & hours
Petit Palais is free to enter.
- Open today 10:00–18:00.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Late openings (Fri/Sat to 8pm) cover only temporary exhibitions, the café and garden - not the free permanent collections.
- Large bags and suitcases are not allowed.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freePermanent collections are always free, no booking needed · 10:00–18:00 | everyone | Applies to permanent collections only; temporary exhibitions are paid. | No |
| Free areaThe inner garden is free during museum hours · 10:00–18:00 | everyone | — | No |
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Tuesday to Sunday 10am-6pm (last entry 5:15pm for permanent collections, 4:45pm for exhibitions). Friday and Saturday late openings to 8pm are for temporary exhibitions only; permanent collections close at 6pm.
Avenue Winston-Churchill, 75008 Paris, France
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FAQ
Petit Palais: common questions
Is Petit Palais free?
Yes — Petit Palais is free to enter.
What day is Petit Palais closed?
Petit Palais is closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Sunday 10am-6pm (last entry 5:15pm for permanent collections, 4:45pm for exhibitions). Friday and Saturday late openings to 8pm are for temporary exhibitions only; permanent collections close at 6pm.
Sources
Where this comes from
- petitpalais.paris.fr/visiter/preparer-votre-visite · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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