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Musée de Cluny - musée national du Moyen Âge

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France's national museum of the Middle Ages occupies a remarkable pairing of buildings: the Gallo-Roman Thermes de Cluny, with its soaring 1st-century frigidarium, and the flamboyant Gothic Hôtel de Cluny. Its collection of some 23,000 medieval objects spans tapestries, stained glass, ivories, sculpture and goldwork. The undisputed star is the six-panel Lady and the Unicorn tapestry cycle, one of the great masterpieces of European art. A major "Cluny 4" renovation, completed in 2022, reorganised the galleries and added a new glass entrance pavilion.

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Address

28 rue du Sommerard, 75005 Paris, France

Nearest station: Cluny–La Sorbonne (Métro 10), Saint-Michel (Métro 4, RER B & C), Odéon (Métro 4, 10)

Admission

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Free for under-18s and EU residents aged 18–25; free on the first Sunday of each month. Prices may be higher during major exhibitions.

Visitor Information

How much does Musée de Cluny - musée national du Moyen Âge cost?
Standard adult admission to Musée de Cluny - musée national du Moyen Âge is €12. Free for under-18s and EU residents aged 18–25; free on the first Sunday of each month. Prices may be higher during major exhibitions.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Musée de Cluny - musée national du Moyen Âge?
Musée de Cluny - musée national du Moyen Âge is open Tue–Sun 9:30–18:15 (last entry 17:30); late opening to 21:00 on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month. Closed Mondays, 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Musée de Cluny - musée national du Moyen Âge?
Musée de Cluny - musée national du Moyen Âge is located at 28 rue du Sommerard, 75005 Paris, France, in the Latin Quarter (5th arrondissement) area of Paris. The nearest stations are Cluny–La Sorbonne (Métro 10), Saint-Michel (Métro 4, RER B & C), Odéon (Métro 4, 10).
What can I see at Musée de Cluny - musée national du Moyen Âge?
Paris's national museum of the Middle Ages, home to the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries, set in a Gothic mansion built over Roman baths. Current highlights include Licornes !, Nicolas Flamel, alchimiste de papier, The Lady and the Unicorn (La Dame à la licorne).
Do I need to book Musée de Cluny - musée national du Moyen Âge 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 Cluny - musée national du Moyen Âge?
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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