Carnavalet Museum (Musée Carnavalet) Tours and Tickets

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Admission to the permanent collections at the Carnavalet Museum is free—you don’t need a reservation. Temporary exhibits have varying admission fees, and advance bookings are advisable. You can also book guided tours of the permanent collections; 1-hour tours cost €5 for adults and 2-hour tours cost €7; there are discounts for concessions.

The Carnavalet Museum is open Tuesday–Sunday from 10am until 6pm. Last entry is at 5:15pm and the exhibition rooms close at 5:45pm, although most visitors will want to schedule a longer visit. The museum is closed on select public holidays, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

The Carnavalet Museum is located on rue Madame de Sévigné in central Paris, and is easy to reach from other parts of the central city. The nearest Metro stations are Saint-Paul (Line 1), Bréguet Sabin (Line 5), Pont-Marie (Line 7), and Chemin Vert (Line 8). There are many bus stops nearby, too; bus numbers 29, 69, 76, 91, and 96 are most useful.

Yes, despite being located in two historical mansions, the Carnavalet Museum is mostly accessible. Most of the museum is wheelchair accessible, except for a few small rooms that couldn’t be adapted, and there are accessible restrooms. Wheelchairs are available to borrow from the reception. Some audio and braille descriptions are also offered.

Yes, the Carnavalet Museum may be interesting to kids who are into history, especially older kids who can read the signs and fully engage with the exhibits. Some of the signage is tailored to kids and placed at a lower level. You can download museum guides with themed itineraries, with separate tours catered to kids.