Free Museums and Monuments in Paris: A Complete List for Budget Travelers

Looking to explore Paris without breaking the bank? You will find below the full list of museums and monuments in Paris to visit for free, perfect for those on a budget. From iconic landmarks to world-class art collections, this comprehensive guide includes sites with free entry all year long as well as those that are free on the first Sunday of the month.

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, discovering the best museums in Paris without spending a euro is easier than ever. We keep this list regularly updated to ensure you have the latest information, as some museums and monuments may change their policies due to visitor demand.

Free All Year Round

Some museums and monuments in Paris offer free admission every day, making them perfect for budget-conscious visitors. This includes:

1. Museum of Modern Art of the City of Paris
2. Carnavalet Museum
3. Petit Palais
4. House of Victor Hugo
5. House of Auguste Rodin, Meudon
6. Shoah Memorial
7. Bourdelle Museum
8. Cernuschi Museum
9. Cognacq-Jay Museum
10. Fragonard Perfume Museum
11. Curie Museum
12. House of Balzac
13. Arènes de Lutèce
14. Zadkine Museum
15. Jazz Museum
16. Outdoor Sculpture Museum
17. Museum of La Vie Romantique
18. Europa Experience
19. Hôtel Heidelbach
20. Fluctuart
21. 59 Rivoli
22. Le Plateau – Contemporary Art Center
23. Institut Tessin
24. Adam Mickiewicz Museum
25. Police Museum
26. National Museum of the Legion of Honor and Orders of Chivalry
27. Museum and Bookshop of Compagnonnage
28. The Liberation of Paris Museum – General Leclerc Museum – Jean Moulin Museum
29. La Maison Élysée
30. Ennery Museum
31. 99 Cameras Museum
32. ART42 – Urban Art Museum
33. MAIF Social Club

Free on the First Sunday of Each Month (Year-Round)

Many major museums participate in this initiative, offering free admission on the first Sunday of the month. This is an excellent opportunity to visit renowned cultural institutions without a ticket fee.

In Paris:

1. Orsay Museum
2. Centre Pompidou
3. Orangerie Museum
4. Picasso National Museum
5. Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac
6. City of Architecture and Heritage
7. Musée des Arts et Métiers
8. Cluny Museum – National Museum of the Middle Ages
9. Museum of Hunting and Nature
10. Eugène Delacroix National Museum
11. Gustave Moreau National Museum
12. Jean-Jacques Henner National Museum
13. Musée national de l’histoire de l’immigration
14. Guimet Museum

In Paris region:

1. Musée d’Art contemporain du Val-de-Marne
2. Air and Space Museum
3. Vincennes Castle
4. Musée national du Château de Compiègne
5. Musée d’Archéologie nationale de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
6. Sèvres – Cité de la Céramique
7. Musée national de la Renaissance – Château d’Ecouen
8. Musée national des châteaux de Malmaison et Bois-Préau
9. Musée franco-américain du Château de Blérancourt
10. Musée national de Port-Royal des Champs
11. Musée départemental Maurice Denis
12. Musée des années 30
13. French Playing Card Museum

Seasonal Free Admission on the First Sunday of the Month

Some museums offer free access only during the low season, helping visitors avoid peak crowds while still enjoying Parisian art and history:

• From 1 October to 31 March:

1. Rodin Museum

• From 1 November to 31 March:

1. Sainte-Chapelle
2. Pantheon
3. Château de Versailles
4. Basilica of Saint-Denis
5. Pierrefonds Castle
6. Château de Rambouillet
7. Château de Champs-sur-Marne
8. Villa Savoye

Free Admission for individuals under 18, European Union residents under 26 and teachers

Several museums and monuments in Paris offer young people and educators the opportunity to explore the city’s cultural heritage for free.

In Paris:

1. Louvre Museum
2. Orsay Museum
3. Centre Pompidou
4. Orangerie Museum
5. Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac
6. Picasso National Museum
7. Rodin Museum
8. Sainte-Chapelle
9. Arc de Triomphe
10. Pantheon
11. City of Architecture and Heritage
12. Musée des Arts Décoratifs
13. Musée des Arts et Métiers
14. Cluny Museum – National Museum of the Middle Ages
15. Guimet Museum
16. Musée national de l’histoire de l’immigration
17. The Army Museum
18. Grande Galerie de l’Évolution
19. Museum of Music
20. Arab World Institute
21. Eugène Delacroix National Museum
22. Gustave Moreau National Museum
23. Jean-Jacques Henner National Museum
24. Expiatory Chapel
25. Conciergerie
26. National Marine Museum
27. Musée de la Poste
28. Museum of Relief Maps
29. Museum of the Art and History of Judaism

In Paris region:

1. Château de Versailles
2. Château de Fontainebleau
3. Basilica of Saint-Denis
4. Château de Pierrefonds
5. Château de Rambouillet
6. Vincennes Castle
7. Musée d’Archéologie nationale de Saint-Germain-en-Laye
8. Sèvres – Cité de la Céramique
9. Musée national de la Renaissance – Château d’Ecouen
10. Musée national des châteaux de Malmaison et Bois-Préau
11. Musée national du Château de Compiègne
12. Villa Savoye
13. Château de Champs-sur-Marne
14. Musée national de Port-Royal des Champs
15. Musée départemental Maurice Denis
16. Château de Maisons-Laffitte
17. Maison des Jardies à Sèvres
18. Fragonard Museum of the National Veterinary School
19. House of Auguste Rodin, Meudon