 Paris is renowned for its wealth of art and history and is home to some of the most famous relics and pieces of art in the world. Wandering the halls of a museum needn’t be just for a rainy day on a holiday to Paris, in fact, the city attracts hoards of families, groups and couples specifically to discover the secrets within its galleries and museums – the fact that a vast number of them are free can only make them more appealing!
The Louvre
Perhaps the most famous of all in Paris is the Louvre, an enormous gallery where you could easily spend the whole day exploring the long corridors of colourful arts. Most importantly, here you can see for yourself the Mona Lisa and decide for yourself what she’s thinking.
Musee du Vin
If you’d rather get to grips with something a little tastier, the wine museum is just for you, though perhaps not for the kids! Set in a quirky building of atmospheric cellars, you can learn more about this wonderful drink in a tasting class and even dine in the restaurant at the end of your visit.
Paris Air & Space Museum
On a family holiday to Paris, a trip to the Air & Space museum is bound to delight the little ones, especially when they see the show in the amazing Planetarium. Although it isn’t located in the city centre, the short journey to get here is definitely worth the effort and will have smiles all round.
Musee Rodin
When the sun is shining, grab some fresh food from the market and head to Musee Rodin for a picnic. The beautiful grounds are great for having some family fun in Paris and the museum itself contains many of Rodin’s famous sculptures.
City Museum of Modern Art
Modern art is so accessible for all ages and tastes, with some weird, wonderful and occasionally bizarre works that make it so interesting to browse. What is more, you can visit the City Museum of Modern Art free, making it a must-see on a Paris city break.
Centre Pompidou
Another great place for modern art is the Centre Pompidou, one of the top attractions in Paris and hard to miss with its imposing and innovative exterior that makes it so renowned. Besides the amazing collection of works, the view from the top floor is one of its highlights, from which you can feel like you are on top of the world as you take in Paris from above.
Musee Des Arts et Metiers
For something completely different, head to this thrift shop of a museum that preserves the scientific progress of our belongings. See Victorian carriages, old typewriters, planes and cars to experience a fascinating blast from the past that will delight all ages,
Musee Cernuschi
A hidden gem away from the crowds of the larger museums, Musee Cernuschi is amongst the free museums in Paris, offering an insight into beautiful oriental art. Â It also has activities for children, like puppet shows that make it a popular choice for families wanting somewhere quieter to visit.
Musee Carnavalet
Another free museum that steers clear of yawns is Musee Carnvalet, located in the Marais quarter of Paris, it gives a lively and visual introduction to this history of Paris, divulging fun facts about the kings, revolutions and early beginnings of the city along the way.
Palais Decouverte
This action packed, interactive science museum is a great way to spend an afternoon on a Paris family holiday, showing you exciting experiments, a pi room for budding mathematicians and a whole host of exhibitions.
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