Petit Palais, Art museum in 8th arrondissement, France.
The Petit Palais features four wings surrounding a semi-circular garden with arcade columns made of pink Vosges granite and a prominent central dome.
Charles Girault designed this Beaux-Arts style building for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, completing the construction between 1897 and 1900 for 400,000 pounds.
The museum displays French paintings, medieval art, Renaissance pieces, and the Dutuit Collection, representing different artistic periods from the 8th to 19th centuries.
Located on Avenue Winston-Churchill, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, offering free access to permanent collections.
The building contains decorated murals, stained glass windows, and houses the finest public collection of religious icons in France, donated by Roger Cabal.
Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1902
Architects: Charles Girault, François Hennebique
Official opening: 1900
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: No
Address: Avenue Winston Churchill 75008 Paris
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +33153434000
Website: https://petitpalais.paris.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.86603,2.31456
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
Paris offers numerous museums away from major tourist crowds, presenting specialized collections. These institutions focus on diverse subjects including Asian art, mineralogy, historical urban planning, and contemporary photography. The exhibitions provide detailed insights into specific fields and historical developments. Visitors find space for focused observation without crowded halls. Collections range from archaeological finds to technical models and artistic works from various periods. These museums complement the city's cultural offerings through their thematic diversity and scholarly approach. They provide opportunities to explore specific areas of interest and discover lesser covered aspects of the Parisian cultural landscape.
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