Museum
Musée Picasso Paris
The world's largest public Picasso collection, hung in a 17th-century Marais mansion built for a salt-tax collector.
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- 1
- typical visit
- 1.5–2 hours
- lowest price
- €21
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About Musée Picasso Paris
The Hôtel Salé was built in the 1650s for Pierre Aubert de Fontenay, who grew rich collecting the salt tax, hence the nickname. Its grand stone staircase now leads to more than 5,000 works that came from Picasso's own estate.
Expect paintings, sculpture, ceramics and sketchbooks from every period, plus pieces from Picasso's private collection. Rooms are re-hung often, so each visit differs. The Marais's cafés and boutiques are on the doorstep.
Know before you go
- Closed on Mondays.
- Suitcases, travel bags and large backpacks are not allowed; a free cloakroom takes small items.
- Displays rotate, so specific works may not be on show.
- The first Sunday of the month is free entry and very busy.