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- JWilcoxRNLee's Summit, MO148 contributionsMASSIVE museum. Times ticket entry makes it so easy to get in. Arrive ~15-20 minutes prior to your times entry to que up. Good food options and shopping area on lowest level.Written 14 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JWilcoxRNLee's Summit, MO148 contributionsSo much beautiful art. Not as impressive a structure as the Louvre, but prefer this smaller museum full of impressionist art.Written 14 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LilacwheatyNottingham, UK854 contributionsWe approached from Ranelagh metro station so we had a nice walk through the park. Good welcome and the lockers were useful so we could enjoy the exhibits unencumbered. Good range of artworks and the temporary sporting exhibition was very good. We came for the impressionists and were not disappointed. Worth a visit, not necessarily one we would feel the need to visit twiceWritten 28 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Veronika H81 contributionsThis museum is not as popular as Louvre, but you can’t miss it! It’s free of charge, but the collection is really impressive. There are two levels, each of them includes modern art pieces and some works of famous sculptors and artists. You can take a map near the main entrance. There is also a cafe and a beautiful garden (however, I don’t think that our coffee was worth the price).Written 17 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- I visited this place🇫🇷🇺🇸🇬🇷🇨🇭🇬🇧Israel35,090 contributionsPROS
* Amazing modern and contemporary art museum
* Incredible unique and (still) futuristic "inside out" building
* See original and famous Marc Chagall paintings
CONS
* “You either like modern art or you don’t.”
* A hefty fee if you don't have the Paris Museum Pass
"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... on a Saturday night because it was the only museum open until 2100h and I was staying in Le Marais, a five minute walk from the museum, and I had the Paris Museum Pass. Without all three of those things, I would not have gone to this place that I sing a ditty of "pumpi doo pa dumpy dumpy doo."
As a matter of fact, see my previous review posted 15 January 2020, where I wrote <<"I didn’t like the museum. I didn’t understand it. It was confusing. The stuff exhibited seemed to be placed together in a random and haphazard fashion. Yes- as is said: “you either like modern art or you don’t.” Well I don’t. Nonetheless, I of course took photos of some of the displays and I will post them for you to assess for yourself.
Maybe the best part of my visit was going up and down the outside escalator- a primary goal of my visit in the first place (see my numerous photos). I always referred to the architecture of this place (which has been familiar to me since its creation) as an “inside out building.”>>
This time was clearly different for me- I liked the museum this time- I had easy immediate access and enjoyed seeing the artworks, and actually appreciated it more. I was especially impressed and thrilled about the Marc Chagall paintings (see my numerous photos).
... and of course I enjoyed the external escalator and visited every balcony on the way down.
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
Only with the Paris Museum Pass
WOULD 'I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
Only with the Paris Museum Pass
ADVICE
* Be sure to enjoy and savor and explore the architecture of the building
* Be sure to see the Marc Chagall paintings
* Be sure to get and use thew Paris museum PassWritten 10 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Marlaina CNew Plymouth, New Zealand2,943 contributionsDon’t be fooled by the outside, it’s way bigger on the inside. Some of the treasures more than 4000 years old. Throughout this amazing museum what I noticed was a strong beliefs of the devil and Christianity which was clearly depicted in their art. A quick note, it’s free on a Sunday. They have their own cafe which leads out onto this majestic courtyard of yesteryears. At the end of the museum, as always was a gift shop quite pricy. Highly, highly recommend a visit.Written 4 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dolla YoLos Angeles, CA141 contributionsWe visited this wonderful museum while an exhibit of Peru/Ayahuasca was running. We were so lucky to get tickets.
Be sure to have some app like google translate or similar so you can read the captions, it really helped.Written 30 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil BAuckland, New Zealand1,468 contributionsWe went to the Van Gogh exhibition and it was sensational. It was if you were immersed in the paintings. They had really brought the art to life, with the water shimmering and the stars twinkling! Great location in an old steel foundry. Clean restrooms. Small gift shop.Written 3 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Laura HSan Francisco, CA63 contributionsI really enjoyed my visit! It is a house tour that is a little off the beaten path of the Paris museums. Not far from Arc de Triomphe. Interesting architectural details and a perhaps slightly oddball but interesting collection of pieces.Written 18 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nicholas NCopenhagen, Denmark895 contributionsInteresting museum with pieces from lots of differents Asian countries. Definitely worth seeing. You can get in for free with Paris Pass.Written 29 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heptameron F35 contributionsBeautiful works of sculptural art await you in this delightful (and free) museum. Plan on spending at least one to two hours exploring Antoine Bourdelle's works. The Rhodia Cafe, located on the premises, offers healthy menu options and friendly and efficient service. We visited the museum on a Friday. (It is closed on Mondays.)Written 19 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA17,533 contributionsThis huge expo palace has been the site of many extraordinary shows, but now is closed for extensive renovations. You can get a good sense of its beauty and size by walking around, but it's a shame I could not go inside.Written 16 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RonL40Utica, NY3,589 contributionsWe were there to tour the permanent exhibition. Very impressive collection of modern artists who lived in Paris. Exceptionally simple to navigate in the collection -- very well-designed for moving about in the space, which is well-lit and roomy. If you're interest in modern painters like Delaunay, Matisse, Picasso, Utrillo, Braque and Dufy, excellent place to visit. Appreciated the curatorial emphasis upon superb female artists. Natalia Goncharova, Suzanne Valadon, Anni Albers and Maria Blanchard are well-represented here.Written 22 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michael FPhiladelphia, PA856 contributionsA great way to see a ton of Dali's sculptures in depth. They have more than just his sculptures of course, but they seem to be the central theme. While they did not offer an audio tour, all the pieces have descriptions by them for you to read. Certainly a must do for Dali lovers, however, I am not sure its a must do for anyone else.
You'll probably spent about 30-45 minutes with ease. Connected to the museum is a small gallery where you can purchase his work or work by other artists inspired by Dali. We went during a weekday and had no problem walking up and purchasing tickets, however, I believe they sell them in advance on-line and that might be worth doing to avoid issues.Written 6 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sara_L_B_19896 contributionsIt is beautiful (both place and permanent collection) and you can understand how the personal, cultural, politic and social life of Picasso influenced his art. However, I was disappointed with the audio-guide - it didn't work on many paintings. It was 5€ extra (besides the not-so-friendly cost of the museum itself), and at the end of the visit I complained to the manager that it didn't work very well and they didn't care much... not a possibility of refund was mentioned. They said they didn't know about this. Well, if so, being the one that actually found a fault in their functioning, I would like to feel more considerate about it.Written 7 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
