The Paris Modern Art Museum is one of the world’s most renowned art galleries. It houses some of the most iconic works of modern art and has become a tourist hotspot for art lovers from all over the world. But is the museum free to visit?
Admission
The Paris Modern Art Museum is open daily, except on Tuesdays and public holidays, from 10am to 6pm with last admission being at 5:30pm. Admission to the museum is free for visitors under 18 years old as well as EU residents under 26 years old. For adults, the ticket cost is €14.00 and includes entry to all permanent collections, temporary exhibitions and audio guides in French or English.
Other Costs
In addition to admission fees, there are several other costs associated with visiting the museum such as guided tours which are available for €7.00 per person and special events which may have an additional cost depending on the event. There are also a range of souvenirs and gifts available in the museum shop ranging from postcards to t-shirts and books that can be purchased at an additional cost.
Discounts
The museum offers several discounts for different categories of visitors including students, seniors, disabled visitors and groups of 10 people or more. For example, students can get discounted tickets for €11 while seniors over 65 can get discounted tickets for €12.
There are also discounts available for members of ICOM (International Council of Museums) as well as holders of certain Lyon City Cards such as Lyon City Card or Lyon Pass who can get free admission to the museum’s permanent collections with their card but may have to pay an additional fee for certain temporary exhibitions or audio guides.
Conclusion: The Paris Modern Art Museum offers free admission to visitors under 18 years old as well as EU residents under 26 years old while other visitors need to pay a fee for entry. Discounts are available for various categories such as students and seniors which can reduce the cost of admission. In addition, there are other costs associated with visiting such as guided tours or souvenir purchases that will increase your total cost when visiting this iconic art gallery in Paris.