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Picasso Museum Paris

Visit the art museum in Paris France: tickets Musée Pablo Picasso

Picasso Museum Paris

Visit the Pablo Picasso Museum in Paris France, showcasing over 5,000 works by the Spanish painter. All info about opening hours, tours and entry tickets Musée Picasso, the gallery that is housed in a 17th-century mansion in the Marais district.

Information and Tickets Picasso Museum Paris

Address 5 Rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris
Metro Saint-Paul stop - Line 1
Tickets
  • Picasso Museum Paris Tickets, from 16 € (Book your tickets)
  • Entry is also included in the popular Paris Museum Pass, a pass with more than 60 of the top museums and monuments included.
  • Ages 0-24; free entry for EU residents
  • Free entry every 1st Sunday of the month
1. Book tickets 2. Book Museum Pass
Hours
  • Opening hours Tuesday to Friday from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
  • Opening hours Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
  • Closed on Mondays, January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th

Visit the Picasso Museum in Paris

The Picasso Museum in Paris is located in the historic Hôtel Salé. The beautiful structure dates from the 17th century and houses the world’s biggest collection of Pablo Picasso artwork. The other two main Picasso museums are in the Spanish towns of Barcelona and Malaga.

The Picasso Museum in Paris France has an extensive collection of Picasso’s paintings, sculptures, ceramics, relief paintings, collages, sketches, and etchings. The museum’s earliest piece dates from 1901 and is a self-portrait of the artist himself. This painting is an oil on canvas that Pablo Picasso made in his blue area. He portrayed himself as a lonely man dressed in a dark blue coat. Picasso’s most current work at the museum dates from 1971.

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The life of Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso was born in the Spanish city of Malaga in 1881. He was the son of a Spanish draughtsman, sculptor, and artist. Pablo Picasso was a fantastic artist. He lived an amorous life and had several love affairs throughout his life. Each of the women he fell in love with had a unique impact on his art. In 1904, the artist became a permanent resident of Paris. He lived in the Montmartre district, close to Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, until 1909.

Picasso died in 1973 at the age of 91, leaving behind a substantial art collection. The French government has a large collection of his work. The French state owns 203 paintings, 158 sculptures, 1,500 drawings, 29 relief paintings, 1,600 engravings, and 15 collages. Many of these pieces can be seen in Musée Picasso in Paris, France.

Musée Picasso Paris Tickets

The Picasso Museum in Paris is located in the city’s third district, in the distinctive area of Le Marais. The museum has three stories. Picasso’s own artwork can be found on the first and second floors, and Picasso’s personal art collection can be found on the third floor of the gallery. You need an entry ticket to enter the museum. Tip: You can already book your tickets online.

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Where is the Picasso Museum located in Paris?

The Paris metro is a convenient and easy way to visit Musée Picasso. The museum can be reached via Line 1 at the Saint-Paul stop.

Musée Picasso Paris
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