Musée de la BnF (site Richelieu)

What's On

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Histoires d'animaux

The museum's annual theme: nearly 150 BnF works on animals from the Middle Ages on, in three rotations, starting in the Galerie Mazarin.

Now showing18 Sept – 29 Aug 2027€15

Louise Bourgeois. Extrême tension

Prints, drawings and artist's books by Louise Bourgeois from the BnF and Centre Pompidou, shown together for the first time.

Now showing20 Oct – 21 Feb 2027€15

Permanent Collections

Le parcours du musée de la BnF

About 900 pieces over 1,200 m²: Greco-Roman antiquities, the Berthouville silver treasure, coins and medals, the Salon Louis XV and the Galerie Mazarin.

Permanent collection€15

Nearby

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Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain

Design6 min walk

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MAD - Musée des Arts Décoratifs

Design7 min walk

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Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection

Art7 min walk

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Palais Garnier

Architecture9 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Musée de la BnF (site Richelieu) cost?

Standard adult admission to Musée de la BnF (site Richelieu) is €15. Reduced rate 10 EUR. Museum plus one temporary exhibition 18 EUR (reduced 13 EUR). Free for visitors with disabilities and their companions.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Musée de la BnF (site Richelieu)?

Musée de la BnF (site Richelieu) is open Museum and temporary exhibitions: Tuesday 10:00-20:00, Wednesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Monday. Ticket desks close one hour earlier. Closed 1 January, Easter Monday, 1 May, Whit Monday, 14 July, 15 August and 25 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Musée de la BnF (site Richelieu)?

Musée de la BnF (site Richelieu) is located at 5 rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris, France, in the Quartier Vivienne area of Paris. The nearest stations are Bourse (line 3), Palais-Royal - Musée du Louvre (lines 1, 7) and Pyramides (lines 7, 14).

What can I see at Musée de la BnF (site Richelieu)?

Antiquities, coins, medals and manuscripts from the national library's collections, in Paris's oldest museum salon. Current highlights include Le parcours du musée de la BnF, Histoires d'animaux and Louise Bourgeois. Extrême tension.

Do I need to book Musée de la BnF (site Richelieu) in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Musée de la BnF (site Richelieu)?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.