Carnavalet Museum Tickets: Permanent & Temporary Exhibitions

Explore the Carnavalet Museum with access to its permanent collection and current temporary exhibitions in one flexible visit.

Getting started

Enter the Carnavalet Museum using your ticket and proceed through the main security and ticket check. Once inside, you are free to navigate the galleries in the order you prefer. Take a moment in the entrance area to review the museum plan so you can choose how to split your time between the permanent collection and the temporary exhibitions.

What to expect

Carnavalet Museum permanent collection

The permanent collection at the Carnavalet Museum focuses on the history of Paris across different periods. You can move through the spaces at your own pace, spending more time in the sections that interest you most.

Features

• Explore rooms dedicated to Parisian history, where objects, artworks, and decor are arranged to reflect different eras of the city.

• Benefit from access to the permanent collection with your ticket, allowing you to revisit sections or pause for breaks during your visit.

Temporary exhibitions

Alongside the permanent displays, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions that highlight specific themes or time periods connected to Paris. These exhibitions change across the year, giving returning visitors something new to discover.

Features

• Visit the current temporary exhibition, Madame de Sévigné, which is only on until 23 August 2026.

• Enjoy included entry to the temporary exhibitions with your ticket, so you can divide your time between these displays and the permanent collection without additional bookings.