Musée Cognacq-Jay

What's On

Permanent Collections

Decorative Arts & Objets de Vertu

Snuffboxes, gold boxes, Saxon and Meissen porcelain, stamped furniture and miniatures that recreate the refined interior of an 18th-century Parisian collector.

Permanent collectionFree

Painting & Pastels of the 18th Century

The museum's painting and pastel holdings: Boucher, Fragonard and Chardin alongside Maurice-Quentin de La Tour's dazzling pastel of Madame de Rieux in a masked ball gown.

Permanent collectionFree

Sculpture of the Enlightenment

Eighteenth-century terracottas, marbles and bronzes, from intimate portrait busts to tender allegories such as André Pujos's relief The Kiss.

Permanent collectionFree

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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 area of Paris. The nearest stations are Saint-Paul (Métro Line 1), Chemin Vert (Métro Line 8) and 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, Painting & Pastels of the 18th Century and Sculpture of the Enlightenment.

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.