iMusée de la Libération de Paris - musée du Général Leclerc - musée Jean Moulin
The museum tells the story of Paris under Occupation, the Resistance and the Liberation of August 1944, through the lives of General Leclerc and Jean Moulin. It occupies one of the two Ledoux pavilions of the former Barrière d'Enfer on place Denfert-Rochereau, facing the Catacombs. Access to the permanent collections is free. The underground command post of Colonel Rol-Tanguy lies about twenty metres below and is visited separately.
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Robert Capa, photographe de guerre
Retrospective of about 160 pieces, including over sixty original press prints, from Spain in 1937 to the Liberation of Paris and Indochina.
Le Paris de Capa
A small free display on the places Robert Capa and his friends frequented in Paris between 1933 and 1954.
Traces. Archéologie de la Seconde Guerre mondiale
The wartime traces still found in Paris, from bunkers to marks on walls and objects buried in the ground.
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Getting there
4 avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France
Nearest station: Denfert-Rochereau (M4, M6, RER B)
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| MonToday | Closed |
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Admission
Free
Permanent collections are free. Temporary exhibitions and guided visits are ticketed (guided visit EUR 7, reduced EUR 5).
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- Is Musée de la Libération de Paris - musée du Général Leclerc - musée Jean Moulin free to visit?
- Yes, general admission to Musée de la Libération de Paris - musée du Général Leclerc - musée Jean Moulin is free. Permanent collections are free. Temporary exhibitions and guided visits are ticketed (guided visit EUR 7, reduced EUR 5).. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
- What are the opening hours of Musée de la Libération de Paris - musée du Général Leclerc - musée Jean Moulin?
- Musée de la Libération de Paris - musée du Général Leclerc - musée Jean Moulin is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:30). Closed Mondays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Musée de la Libération de Paris - musée du Général Leclerc - musée Jean Moulin?
- Musée de la Libération de Paris - musée du Général Leclerc - musée Jean Moulin is located at 4 avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France, in the Montparnasse area of Paris. The nearest station is Denfert-Rochereau (M4, M6, RER B).
- What can I see at Musée de la Libération de Paris - musée du Général Leclerc - musée Jean Moulin?
- Free museum of the Liberation of Paris in a Ledoux pavilion, above Colonel Rol-Tanguy's wartime command post. Current highlights include Le Paris de Capa, Traces. Archéologie de la Seconde Guerre mondiale and Robert Capa, photographe de guerre.
- Do I need to book Musée de la Libération de Paris - musée du Général Leclerc - musée Jean Moulin in advance?
- Musée de la Libération de Paris - musée du Général Leclerc - musée Jean Moulin is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Permanent collections are free. Temporary exhibitions and guided visits are ticketed (guided visit EUR 7, reduced EUR 5).. 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 de la Libération de Paris - musée du Général Leclerc - musée Jean Moulin?
- 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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- Musée de la Libération de Paris - musée du Général Leclerc - musée Jean MoulinCoyau / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Musée du LuxembourgThe wub / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0