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Carnavalet Museum courtyard with historic architecture in Paris.
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Highlights

  • Enjoy flexible entry to explore one of Paris's richest history museums at your own pace, with one simple ticket covering your entire visit.
  • Head inside with your pre-booked ticket and move straight toward the galleries, with no extra on-site purchase needed before you start exploring.
  • Your ticket includes access to the full permanent collection plus the latest temporary exhibitions, giving you wide-ranging insight into the city and its stories.
  • Wander through period rooms, artifacts, and changing displays that bring different eras of Paris to life, so each visit can feel fresh and surprising.

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Carnavalet Museum courtyard with historic architecture in Paris.
Courtyard of Carnavalet Museum in Paris with historic statue and ornate architecture.
Carnavalet Museum ornate room with historical paintings and antique furniture in Paris.

Explore the Carnavalet Museum with access to its permanent collection and current temporary exhibitions in one flexible visit.

Getting started

Enter the Carnavalet Museum using your ticket and proceed through the main security and ticket check. Once inside, you are free to navigate the galleries in the order you prefer. Take a moment in the entrance area to review the museum plan so you can choose how to split your time between the permanent collection and the temporary exhibitions.

What to expect

Carnavalet Museum permanent collection

The permanent collection at the Carnavalet Museum focuses on the history of Paris across different periods. You can move through the spaces at your own pace, spending more time in the sections that interest you most.

Features

  • Explore rooms dedicated to Parisian history, where objects, artworks, and decor are arranged to reflect different eras of the city.

  • Benefit from access to the permanent collection with your ticket, allowing you to revisit sections or pause for breaks during your visit.

Temporary exhibitions

Alongside the permanent displays, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions that highlight specific themes or time periods connected to Paris. These exhibitions change across the year, giving returning visitors something new to discover.

Features

  • Visit the current temporary exhibition, Madame de Sévigné, which is only on until 23 August 2026.

  • Enjoy included entry to the temporary exhibitions with your ticket, so you can divide your time between these displays and the permanent collection without additional bookings.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Entry to Carnavalet Museum
  • Access to the permanent collection
  • Access to temporary exhibitions
  • Transportation
  • Meals

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

The exhibit focuses on the pivotal years of 1793 to 1794, showcasing artifacts that highlight political intrigue and societal upheaval during the revolution.

Visitors have access to all five sections of the museum, which they can explore chronologically at their own pace.

The museum houses a guillotine blade used during the French Revolution.

Over 50,000 memorial objects and cultural heritage archives chronicling Parisian history from prehistoric times to the present day are showcased in the museum.

These direct entry tickets allow you to skip ticket queues, providing immediate access to both permanent and temporary exhibits.

The museum is situated in two elegant mansions in the Marais district of Paris.

It focuses specifically on the years from 1793 to 1794, during which significant events shaped modern France.

Yes, it includes access to both permanent and temporary exhibitions at the museum.

The package does not cover personal expenses or travel insurance for visitors.

The exhibits cover more than five centuries, from prehistoric times to the present day.

You'll explore the French Revolution exhibit from 1793-1794, featuring artifacts like coins and paintings that depict political intrigue of the era.

The museum has five chronological sections you can explore at your own pace.

The museum houses a guillotine blade used during the French Revolution, adding to its uniqueness as a historical site.

Yes, your direct entry tickets grant access to both permanent and temporary exhibitions showcasing Parisian history from prehistoric times to today.

Travel insurance is not covered by the Carnavalet Museum & Exhibition Direct Entry Tickets; it's an exclusion, so you'll need to arrange your own if necessary.

The museum covers Parisian history from prehistoric times through the present day with over 50,000 memorial objects and cultural heritage archives.

With direct entry tickets, you'll skip the queue lines for a more efficient start to your exploration of Paris's oldest museum.

The permanent exhibit focuses entirely on the rich and complex history of Paris, from ancient artifacts to revolutionary memorabilia.

Yes, your tickets provide full access to both the permanent exhibits and temporary exhibitions within the Carnavalet Museum.

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