Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris

The Petit Palais is an art museum with collections of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts spanning from ancient civilizations through the early 20th century. The works are displayed across multiple exhibition rooms within the building.

The building was constructed as part of the 1900 Paris World's Fair and opened its doors in 1902 as an art museum. Its establishment made it a major center for French art collections.

The museum displays works from artists such as Rembrandt, Dürer, Courbet, Delacroix, and Monet across multiple exhibition spaces. Visitors can follow the evolution of art history from ancient times through the early 20th century.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and allows visitors to explore the permanent collection at no charge. Plan time to move through the various exhibition rooms, as the size of the collection makes for a rewarding visit.

Inside the building is a garden with mosaic pools and colonnades situated between two exhibition wings. This quiet space provides a contrast to the exhibition halls and is often overlooked by visitors.

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: December 14, 2025 18:03