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Musée Cognacq-Jay

ArtHistoryClosed todayFreeSaint-Paul (Métro Line 1)

The Musée Cognacq-Jay occupies the Hôtel de Donon, a 16th-century mansion in the heart of the Marais. Its intimate, panelled rooms recreate an 18th-century interior filled with the art that department-store founders Ernest Cognacq and Marie-Louise Jaÿ assembled between 1900 and 1925. Highlights include paintings by Boucher, Fragonard and Chardin, pastels by Maurice-Quentin de La Tour, sculptures, Saxon porcelain, snuffboxes and stamped furniture. Entry to the permanent collection is free.

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8 rue Elzévir, 75003 Paris, France

Nearest station: Saint-Paul (Métro Line 1), Chemin Vert (Métro Line 8), Rambuteau (Métro Line 11)

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MonTodayClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

Free

Permanent collection free for all; temporary exhibitions ticketed (full price €11, reduced €9).

Visitor Information

Is Musée Cognacq-Jay free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Musée Cognacq-Jay is free. Permanent collection free for all; temporary exhibitions ticketed (full price €11, reduced €9).. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Musée Cognacq-Jay?
Musée Cognacq-Jay is open Tuesday–Sunday 10am–6pm; closed Mondays. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Musée Cognacq-Jay?
Musée Cognacq-Jay is located at 8 rue Elzévir, 75003 Paris, France, in the Le Marais (3rd arrondissement) area of Paris. The nearest stations are Saint-Paul (Métro Line 1), Chemin Vert (Métro Line 8), Rambuteau (Métro Line 11).
What can I see at Musée Cognacq-Jay?
A Marais jewel box of 18th-century French art, gathered by La Samaritaine's founders. Permanent collection free. Current highlights include Decorative Arts & Objets de Vertu, Révéler le féminin. Mode et apparences au XVIIIᵉ siècle, Painting & Pastels of the 18th Century.
Do I need to book Musée Cognacq-Jay in advance?
Musée Cognacq-Jay is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Permanent collection free for all; temporary exhibitions ticketed (full price €11, reduced €9).. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Musée Cognacq-Jay?
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.

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