How much you enjoy the Picasso Museum is no doubt related to your overall feelings about Picasso's art. Detest Picasso's art and you'll likely have no reason to come here. But if you love his art, are unfamiliar with it, or waver in your opinion this, the definitive Picasso experience I'd say, is a great experience. The museum is in Le Marais and has a quiet presence, especially compared to many other Paris museums. Their rooftop cafe is a good way to end your visit here but even better is an underused (empty on my visit) outdoor space full of grass, flowers, and chairs from which to enjoy it. Unless you know of this space you'll likely overlook it but if you do know of it? What a great place to sit quietly and enjoy the peace. The museum itself takes you through Picasso's extensive oeuvre but also features rather extensive exhibits by at least one other artist (Henry Taylor on this visit) and may also feature works by artists with whom Picasso traded or purchased artwork from (e.g. Matisse). Quiet, thorough, with a charming cafe and a peaceful garden, I'd not return to the Picasso Museum anytime soon as I'm uncertain how frequently their exhibit changes, but if you've never been and think you might enjoy it, I'd say that you're probably right. read more

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Ok place to kill a little time between cafes and shipping in Les Marais. Some nice pieces were on exhibit. The building itself is nice to look at, though only the grand staircase remains unchanged. read more

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This is place is a must see. It was not busy and had a much more personal feeling while visiting. Stopped many times and just took in the art. Come and enjoy the art. We had a Paris Museum Pass and this Museum was included. read more

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A must-do if you're a Picasso fan, which our artistic tween is. We made a 10:30 am reservation yesterday (Friday) and were there a few minutes before (10 minute walk north from Saint Paul metro station - line 1). There were few other visitors (crowds pick up around noon) so it was easy to view the sculptures and paintings without jostling for room. The exhibit is in about 25 rooms spread across three floors and is organized from Picasso's early years to his final paintings in his 90s. It took us an hour to go through and there are plenty of places to sit. No café on site but there are plenty nearby. Enjoy! read more

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Entrer au Musée Picasso, c'est un peu comme marcher dans un rêve très élégant installé dans un ancien hôtel particulier parisien. Les escaliers de pierre qui craquent, les fenêtres baignées de soleil et les cours silencieuses vous obligent presque à ralentir. Essayez‑le ! read more

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The lack of professionalism from the staff, not including the front desk and the gift shop attendant. Workers performing security are on their phone consistently, they are not curators and they do not provide assistance to direction of the exhibit. The actual Picasso inventory is VERY limited, so do not expect this to be a big exhibit. Sadly we to came to the other side of town to visit this. read more

Musée Picasso - Great gift shop, attendant was very attentive and professional. - Museums Near Me - Paris, 75

"It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child." - Picasso A must visit museum! At Museu Picasso in Paris you really get to witness Picasso's multi-disciplinary talents, stylistic experimentation and meteoric rise. It has one of the world's largest collections of Picasso's works (paintings, drawings, sculptures, and multimedia). Even the building is a stunning piece of art in itself. My three teenagers weren't terribly interested at first, however, as we walked through the museum - and the more they learned about Picasso also as a person (e.g. that he wouldn't/couldn't return to Spain due to Franco's fascism, that France rejected his citizenship application at a time that he feared for his life, Picasso's empathy and solidarity with the poor and marginalized, and the pain he experienced during the calamitous Spanish civil war) the more interested they became in also Picassos art and what it symbolized. They were also fascinated to learn that Picasso was a talented classical/realistic painter that "painted as an adult as a child and like a child as an adult" as my daughter stated The museum is not overwhelming (1 1/2 to max 2 hours) and a good contrast to the Louvre, which can be overwhelming. The outside garden is also worth visiting for a few minutes of relaxation. The 175 year old Marché des Enfants Rouges" covered market is only a seven minute walk from the Picasso museum and the perfect place to grab lunch! (I recommend the Moroccan "Traiteur Marocain" ). read more

We were disappointed that the Musee Picasso had so few pieces of his works. The only Picasso's we found were on the basement level. There was an exhibit that didn't feature a single work by Picasso. Possibly better exhibitions may reside here at times, but this visit was disappointing. read more

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Most amazing museum in Paris. Quiet and peaceful . Much less people . Beautiful arts read more

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I have been to Paris 4 times now, and this is the first time I have ever ventured out to the Picasso museum. I'm so glad I made the journey! It is quite far from the main area around Tuileries where most museums are, so you do have to seek it out and want to come here. It's totally worth the journey though. I felt there were a lot of unique Picasso sculptures, that I didn't realize he had even created. The museum had also featured a lot of his daughter's work too, which was interesting (I think it was a special exhibit). A few floors of the museum were actually video content, which I found quite unique for an art museum. There were several recordings of Picasso speaking, painting, at his home, etc., and it was interesting to learn about his life in that format. I didn't particular enjoy how they encourage you to view the museum from bottom to top though - I prefer taking the elevator to the top, and working my way down usually. Ughs. Lots of stairs, just be prepared. The gift shop is quite unique, and if you're into museum gift shops like I am, it's totally worth it. They have different gifts here, such as a Pablo Picasso tshirt (his classic stripes) that you can buy, a Picasso mobile, really cool servingware such as pitchers, plates, etc., that are all Picasso themed. I'm glad I went to this more off the beaten path museum! It's in a cool neighborhood too, which is quite hipster. Fun to get lost in. read more

The museum isn't large but it isn't small either. I enjoyed being able to navigate between the multiple floors. As a huge fan of Picasso, this isn't a place that I could have passed up on my visit. The cost of admission is affordable and well worth it. Being able to immerse ourselves in his incredible work was a dream come true. Sure, I have seen him on display in other places but there is just something so special about being at a museum dedicated to him and his life work. read more

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Great little cafe in a small museum. I highly recommend the Mont Blanc and Cafe Creme. A great way to spend the afternoon in Paris. read more

Admission is 11 Euro per adult. It is not a big museum.There are definitely lots to see here. It is interesting to see how Picasso's artworks evolve over time. The museum has multiple floors (4 floors in total). The museum is really nice to walk in. It is spacious. The paintings of Picasso ranges from the beginning when he started painting or producing artwork to his later career life. You need about an hour to 2 hours to see everything inside. When B and I went, it was not busy. One of the must visit tourist spot. read more

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It's better to go and take a look at it if you're in Paris; however, I went there with my friends and this museum is spectacular showcasing the depth, breadth and remarks career of Picasso. I had a museum pass but the admission fee was waived in Sundays. Even the building is well worth seeing if you are interested in the historic buildings. read more

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This museum exceeded my expectations. The Louvre and musee d'orsay are massive and multiple days are needed to fully explore. On my most recent visit to Paris, I was staying nearby the Musee Picasso and decided to stroll on over and check it out. I waited in line less than 10 minutes, so crowds were small. In addition, I added the audio tour. So why 5 stars? This is Picasso's personal collection. It was fascinating to walk through the museum and see his skills advance and evidence of him constantly trying new materials and continuously creating. The museum is not overwhelming and can be explored in a day. The audio tour is modern and well done. The museum is located in a historic mansion built in the 1650's. Finally, when through, you can grab some drinks or snacks on the rooftop and sit outside. Fortunately, I had beautiful weather to enjoy my cappuccino and croissant. read more

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Cool museum with a small Picasso collection. Maybe they have more, but they weren't on display. Two floors were closed for "hanging".

Musée Picasso is an art gallery located on Rue de Thorigny, Marais of Paris. It's included on Paris pass for admission. The museum's collection Picasso's entire career from 1901 till 1973, and shows the wide range of styles and materials he used throughout his career. The building wasn't easy to navigate your way around and direction wasn't clear. I'm not a big fan of Picasso. If you love Picasso or abstract art I'm sure you would enjoy it. read more

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This is an impressive museum designed in a mansion where the architecture is as incredible as the great master's art! We were fortunate to visit at the time when American sculpture Alexander Calder's work was also on display. We explored the entire museum in spite of the fact my 6 year old (now 7) was only mildly interested. We had already seen many museums this being the 8th day of our 14 day trip. He was a trooper and even though I didn't get to linger on each work as I would normally, I did get lots of pictures so I can study them whenever I want!! read more

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Well, the exhibition of magic paintings was "interesting", by that I mean once you've seen one shadok crossed with a moomin and scrambled...there were several people disclaiming how they couldn't live with out it but sorry, not for me, I could not raise the enthusiasm for those early years...however, upstairs was fabulous!!! Having studied French at Uni over 50 years ago with a fair amount of emphasis on existentialism and poetes maudits, having worked and lived in France on and off for many years and especially seeing all the references to Barbara, Montand, Prevert amongst others, seeing the books - and magazines - he read on the wall, many of which I have even now (including the Ed McBain!), looking at the music he was associated with, again I have so many of these discs, it brought back so many memories which I could apply to those works upstairs...worth every second spent...and probably even so, much missed...the letters exchanged and additions to envelopes and magazines were excellent too One point to add...there is so much room, nothing is crammed together...that definitely adds to the experience Very enjoyable read more

This museum is just the right size, well curated, and housed in an old building that is a work of art in itself. We saw the Calder exhibit, and the curation and way the pieces were put together and contextualized was excellent. I was able to keep my two young kids engaged the entire visit and walk away with a new view on two artists I already appreciated. The building itself is fun to get lost in. Upstairs, downstairs, hidden rooms and pathways, grand staircases that are worthy of sitting and looking at for a while, a peaceful courtyard. It was amazing how the building could accommodate crowds yet feel intimate at the same time. It recently reopened with some accessibility improvements, with little lifts added. We saw a wheelchair on this trip, but do expect lots of stair climbing otherwise. read more

The Location: Metro # 1, exit "St. Paul". 15 minutes walk from metro station. No visible sign outside the metro station. Bring a local map with you!! It was quite challenging for me to find the museum. There are two more museums nearby. The Admission: 11 euro (included in museum pass) How can I miss the opportunity to check out a museum only dedicated to the famous Picasso!!! Few floors of exhibitions. Nice museums, very elegant and classy. Very detail display about his career and his personal life. Beautiful paintings~ really enjoy this museum! read more

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I had a bit of an adventure trying to get here (not knowing French & never having been to Paris made it interesting) but once I did, it was definitely worth the trip. Picasso is definitely a multifaceted artist and you'd learn a lot more about him going here than what you hear about in US schoolrooms. This museum makes him accessible and relatable. Staff was friendly and I never felt rushed. I definitely think you can do this museum in a few hours if you're the type who really looks at and absorbs the art around you. read more

Even a non-art fan can appreciate the work in this museum. The most high-brow of society can be spotted here but Picasso's unique style can be appreciated by all. While he's most known for his cubism, you get to see the wide range of his talent including his stylistic versatility. There's sculptures, photographs, journal entries, letters, and of course several paintings. You won't find his most famous Guernica mural but you do get to see La Muse, Girl before a mirror, and other standouts. We went on a rainy day but there is a nice courtyard that I'm sure is popular in better weather. The ticket is 12.50 euros but there are discounts for students and residents. Worth a visit if you have the time or are a huge Picasso fan. But otherwise there is so much to see in Paris. read more

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I adore this museum! The renovation has resulted in a gem fitting of the master Piscasso himself. By all means take the time, preferably early in the day, to walk through this amazing space filled with masterpieces expertly and tastefully presented. One of the most relaxing time you will ever experience, anywhere! read more

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There are an overwhelming number of 16th and 17th century paintings on display at Paris museums. They all look the same after you've seen 300 paintings of similar style and substance. Also, the crowds around these museums in the city center can become draining. For these reasons, the Picasso Museum was a relief to my wife and I. Picasso's paintings are so unique - his style uses visible shapes to display people and places - that it was an enjoyable experience even though we had already seen many art museums earlier in the week. In contrast with most of the other painters that painted images to match real life, Picasso painted selective features that were most important. For example, I noticed that he painted eyes much larger than normal, as if to accentuate the emotive nature that eyes possess. The museum is in the northeast side of town, which appeared more residential than the city center and had quieter streets lined with small cafes, clothing, and art studios. I noticed that we saw more art studios the closer we got to the Picasso Museum, as if the artists felt more creativity the closer they were. read more

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This museum houses one of the major collections of Picasso world-wide, housed in a former mansion, situated in the Marais area. The museum claims to be representative rather than housing any particularly well known pieces, and also houses the artist 's own collection, which includes examples from some of the leading Impressionists and Modernist painters within his extensive circle. Of his own works, there are paintings from his youth (a quite astonishing portrait when he was just 14) right through to his later years, but few of the large canvases he is best known for. There are sketches, sculptures, collages, prints and drawings as well. The collection was well curated with possibly too much interpretation (also in English), but the major disappointment for us was the fact that two whole floors were roped off. With 40% out of bounds, a ticket price reduction would have been nice... Moral: check before you go. (And hence the three stars.) The mansion itself has an impressive formal staircase and the museum has a small cafe and shop. read more

Musée Picasso is amazing. It's full of different period of his work and slowly transitions you through his style. The museum itself is super light and modernly constructed. It's contains 3 floors and many rooms of Picasso painting, sculptures and videos. If you are visiting Paris, it's a great museum to visit. It's super historical and located just outside of St Paul metro station. read more

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While I'm not a huge Picasso fan, I think it's important to be acquainted with the most discussed names in art, and having really enjoyed the Picasso Museum in Barcelona, it made sense to pop into his museum here in the Marais, which incidentally is filled with pieces that his relatives had to sell to the French state in order to cover inheritance taxes...irony, of course. Give yourself 2-3 hours at the most to get a leisurely and kaleidoscopic view of his work, or 90 minutes if you want to get a good impression. read more

I'll have to visit this museum again as they Clooney the doors early due to the transit strike .... Funny that the shop didn't push out any customers until the last Euro was collected. read more

We took our sweet time walking to this museum, peering at patisseries, shops and parks along rue Rambuteau and rue des Francs Bourgeois and other small side streets. We just followed the signs to the museum from the 1er and the Marais, and found it without any problem. It took us about half an hour or so to get into the museum as we did not purchase tickets ahead of time. So, if you're not inclined to wait, purchase tickets in advance. However, when we left the museum at around 2 pm, there was no wait. So there you go, 2 pm on a Sunday may be a better time to visit the museum. This museum reminded me of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Like the Van Gogh, this museum is dedicated to one artist and you'll see more than just paintings by the artist. There are also sketches, etudes, and sculptures from different stages of the artist's artistic periods. Picasso lived a long life and he was a prolific artist who created such diverse works of art. This museum holds his own collection of his own works, as well as his daughter's collection. It's a smaller museum though compared to the Louvre or d'Orsay, so it's more manageable and won't tire you out or overwhelm you by its vastness. Some highlights of the collection: La Celestina (woman with one eye) from his Blue Period, his iconic Self-Portrait of 1906and The Matador (1970). An hour or two should give you a good survey of the museum's collection. The architecture of the museum is also worth noting. Do visit and support the museum. You'll still have lots of time explore the Marais when you're done! read more

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I would say don't expect a huge amount of Picasso's art, but the reality was that Picasso was actually a profilic artist. What you should expect to find here is the art that sit beyond Picasso's major works such as the weeping woman, and also beyond what we know of as his cubist paintings. At first I was a little overwhelmed, expecting there to be a huge amount of artwork, but considering Picasso would draw on anything and everything, not a lot of these works are quite large, and the musuem itself is rather small - it only takes up two levels of the building. It is an experience, and certainly worth checking out. read more

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The staff who work here are really nice. They offered us seats outside while we fed our baby before we went inside. They made faces at our baby, teasing here. It was a nice beginning to our museum adventure. I didn't like this museum as much as the one in Barcelona. Compared to that one, this one is not as big. The one in Spain is massive. This museum feels a lot smaller and cramped. I also didn't like the organization of the museum. There was less of a chronological order and instead focused on themes. This made less sense for me. Despite the minor issues, I thought this museum was amazing since I love Picasso's masterpieces. You can see a lot of his work but what I found the most unique was that you could also view Picasso's personal collection. read more

The building and its history were certainly interesting. Navigation was not easy, as noted. Picasso is such a known brand that any museum bearing his name will automatically have an advantage, sort of a franchise. The number and variety of works on display was here is fairly limited. The special exhibit on Guernica was good, even though the original itself was not on display. I was more impressed by the Picasso Museum in Barcelona. read more

The museum, located in the Marais, reopened in 2014 after a big renovation and expansion. It offers a huge display of Picasso's art: paintings, sculptures, studies, sketches etc. Picasso was an avid collector and you also see his private collection. I was surprised by the layout of the galleries with dead ends, a little confusing. There is also a rooftop café (you can access it without visiting the museum) with a nice outdoor sitting area (the inside is quite small) for food and drinks. read more

Great collection (paintings, photographs, sculptures) of Picasso throughout his life in a beautiful restored hôtel solè (Maraid area). There are 3 floors of Picasso's work and the top floor dedicated to his friends work including Renoir. I bought my ticket online, and I did not have to wait. Prepare to stay between 1-2hrs, it's rather a large space. read more

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This is a must see museum about the founder of Cubism in the 20th century. He gave his art work to the French state to settle his taxes. It shows his paintings from his career. He produced over 2000 art work. His Paris career started in the Montmartre area where a lot artists lived. His last painting before his death is here. read more

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Picasso spent a huge portion of his artistic life in Paris, meaning a lot of his work currently lives there. This museum isn't enormous, which makes it incredibly inviting and approachable. read more

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It was 3 stars for A-OK. I was very curious about this museum completely dedicated to Picasso. And I expected a museum with design and layout perhaps a little more whimsical. or more creative and abstract? except it was mostly white walls with the pieces. It only got interesting as we progressed up the levels, and there were rooms with glass windows viewing into other rooms, and there was a level with beautiful large window. That's the interior and layout. The pieces themselves, there were a lot of pieces. It was interesting to see the different styles of picasso, and as he explored different themes. There wasn't really one room, or one piece, that had me blown away. Would only recommend if you were a Picasso fan, and/or have enough time during your visit for all other places first. read more

Fantastic museum. I learned much about Picasso, his works, life, and perspective from a top notch tour guide. While Picasso did not always intend for his art to be "pretty" , the museum which holds his art is breathtaking. You may arrange for a private tour or a tour with audio. (I suggest the private tour if you can swing it.) We asked our tour guide if she wouldn't mind taking us up to the attic and giving us a little more information and she was so accommodating. After the tour, I needed help to get to the metro and arrange other adventures throughout the day.... the staff at the information desk were so sweet and helpful. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. read more

One of the most informative & breathtaking museums I've ever been to. The Olga Picasso exhibit was gorgeous, and took up a large chunk of our time at the museum. Be sure to arrive with at least 90 minutes to spare- they close at 6 (18:00) and begin clearing out promptly at 5:40, but luckily the gift shop stays open just a few minutes extra. It's conveniently located and wasn't difficult to find at all. Keep in mind these are a collection of Picasso's lesser known pieces and his personal collection, but I enjoyed that part the most! read more

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