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Paris Museums

      A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Paris, Ile-de-France.
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Musee du Louvre
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Originally built as a fortress in 1200 and then rebuilt in the mid-16th century as a royal palace, Musee du Louvre became a public museum in 1793. The face of Musee du Louvre became more modern in the late 20th century with the addition of three glass pyramids in the centre of the Cour Napoleon, which were constructed according to the design created by the Sino-American architect IM Pei. The museum began with a collection of 2,500 paintings in the late 18th century, and today contains more than 30,000 displayed artworks. It is divided into several rooms including those which hold paintings, sculptures, objects, Oriental Antiquities, Egyptian, Greek, Etruscuan and Roman Antiquities. A section of the museum is also dedicated to a "primitive" art collection with pieces from the Americas, Australia, Africa and Asia. The museum's most famous painting is La Joconde, which is more popularly known as the Mona Lisa. Guided tours and recorded audioguided tours of Musee du Louvre are offered, or guidebooks are available for purchase. Entrance tickets are available for purchase in advance at several ticket offices and department stores: advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended to avoid queue lines. Allow between several hours and a full day to tour the museum.
Address: . | Paris | 75001 [ Map ]
Tel: +33 1 40 20 53 17
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Musee Grevin
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Musee Grevin was first opened in 1882 by journalist Arthur Meyer, and cartoonist, sculptor, and costume designer Alfred Grevin. Over the years, it has been home to over 2000 wax sculptures. The detailed sculptures, set in elaborate and realistic displays, depict everyone from significant charactors in France's past, to twentieth century pop-culture icons.
Address: 10, boulevard Montmartre | Paris | 75009 [ Map ]
Tel: +33 1 47 70 85 05

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Musee National Picasso
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Musee National Picasso is set in the heart of historic Paris, and it's home, formerly the Hotel Sale, was built in 1656 for the general Aubert de Fountenay. Thousands of Picasso's personal works are on display here, and visitors can see everything from his paintings and drawings, to his scultpures and engravings. Pieces from his own collection, featuring works by Matisse and Cezanne, are also displayed. A 1901 self-portrait, and his 1925 piece 'The Kiss', are among some of his most famed works showcased here. This is a small, intimate museum, giving visitors the opportunity to get a real feel for the artwork Picasso created.
Address: 5, rue de Thorigny | Paris | 75003 [ Map ]

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Musee d'Orsay
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Housed in a former railway station built in 1900, Musee d'Orsay became the impressive museum it is now in 1986. It's many collections include paintings, sculpture, photography and the decorative arts, most ranging from the time period of 1848 to 1914. Works include pieces by Monet, Degas, Manet, Renoir, van Gogh, and Cezanne. Pieces on loan from other museums, including several Auguste Rodin sculptures, are also displayed here.
Address: 62, rue de Lille | Paris | 75343 [ Map ]
Tel: +33 1 40 49 48 14

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Musee Adzak
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Named after photographer Roy Adzak, best known for his Anthropometric Man series, this museum and meeting place hosts a variety of visual arts events throughout the year in addition to ongoing exhibits.
Address: 3 Rue Jonquoy | Paris, Ile de France | 75014
Tel: +33 1 45 43 06 98

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Rodin Museum
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The Rodin Museum opened its doors in 1919, and has been a home to the art collected and created by August Rodin ever since. The museum itself is housed in a mansion known as the Biron Hotel, which is surrounded by sculptures and gardens. Visitors to the museum will see some of Rodin's famous works, including his scultpures The Gates of Hell, Adam, Eve, and The Thinker. Rodin's personal collection includes works from Monet, Van Gogh, and Renoir. Rodin's paintings and drawings are displayed inside the museum, and his sculptures are both inside and out. Admissions for both the museum and the garden, or the garden alone are available.
Address: 77 Rue de Varenne | Paris | 75007 [ Map ]
Tel: +33 1 44 18 61 10

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Musee de la Magie
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Documenting the rich and fascinating history of magic in France, Musee de la Magie takes guests on a fantastical tour of everything from optical illusions to hidden compartments, and wizard fashion.
Address: 11 Rue St Paul | Paris, Ile de France | 75004
Tel: +33 1 42 77 45 62

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Maison de Victor Hugo
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Set in the southwest corner of Place des Vosges, the Maison de Victor Hugo was the writer's residence from 1832 to 1848. His life story is told through collections of various documents, drawings, and paintings. There are several rooms depicting Hugo's various homes, each decorated the way he had them at the time. The dining room has been restored with Chinese furniture that Victor Hugo orignally purchased for the Guernesey home of his mistress, actress Juliette Drouet.
Address: 6, place des Vosges | Paris | 75004 [ Map ]
Tel: +33 1 42 72 10 16

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Centre Pompidou
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Centre Pompidou, named after the former French President Georges Pompidou and also known as Centre Beaubourg, is a centre for modern art and architecture. Centre Pompidou was built in the mid-1970s and it the most popular attraction in France today with approximately 25,000 daily visitors. The museum is divided into several sections, however the main attraction is unquestionably its collection of 20th century art from the Musée National d'Art Moderne (the National Museum of Modern Art). Two floors of the museum are dedicated to this collection. In addition, several changing exhibits are featured year round. The museum was renovated in the late 1990s to include increased exhibition space including a rooftop restaurant that features panoramic views of the city, dance venues, a children's play area and a cybercafe.
Address: Place Georges-Pompidou | Paris | 75004 [ Map ]
Tel: +33 1 44 78 12 33

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