Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris

The Petit Palais contains a collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning from ancient civilizations through the early 20th century.

The museum opened its doors in 1902 following construction for the 1900 World's Fair, establishing itself as a center for French fine arts.

The museum displays works from notable artists including Rembrandt, Dürer, Courbet, Delacroix, and Monet across multiple exhibition spaces.

Visitors can access permanent collections without charge from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with extended hours on Fridays.

The museum features an interior garden with mosaic pools and colonnades, situated between two exhibition wings of the building.

Location: 8th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1902

Part of: Paris Musées

Phone: +33153434000

Website: https://petitpalais.paris.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.86605,2.31455

Latest update: May 26, 2025 03:55