Best Museums in Paris

The Picasso Museum, which houses the world's richest public collection of works of the artist, is definitely one of the most famous museums in Paris you should visit. The exhibits include 297 paintings, 368 sculptures, 200,000 pieces of archives, and 92 illustrated books. Some of Picasso's masterpieces include Les Demoiselles, Musicians, and his Self Portrait. The Picasso Museum is located in the Hotel Sale building and is well worth a visit in itself, which is one of the most extravagant Parisian houses of the 17th century. You can also enjoy the beautiful gardens and rooftop café of this beautiful building. It costs €14 for entry, and it opens at 10:30 during the week and 9:30 at the weekends. A good time to visit is early in the morning as with all the famous museums in Paris, to avoid the crowds. It is easy to access by public transport, and you can take Line 1, Saint Paul, Line 8 Saint-Sebastian Froissart, or the Line 8 Chemin Vert metro to the museum. Try to book your ticket in advance to avoid queues.

Location: Musée national Picasso-Paris, 5 rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris

If you are looking for something a little different from the usual famous museums in Paris, then Musée des Arts Forains is well worth a visit. Musée des Arts Forains, or the museum of fairground arts in English, is exactly what it sounds like, a collection of carnival objects, including amusement rides, stalls, and other attractions and funfair objects dating back as far as 1850. You can't help but have fun when you step into this other world. To visit the unusual Musée des Arts Forains, you must book an appointment for a guided tour in advance.

Location The Musée des Arts Forains, 53 Av. Des Terroirs De France - 75012 Paris