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Musée des Arts et Métiers

DesignHistoryScienceOpen until 9pmFrom €12Arts et Métiers (lines 3, 11)

Fundado en 1794, el Musée des Arts et Métiers es uno de los museos de ciencia e industria más antiguos del mundo y alberga la colección del Conservatoire national des arts et métiers. Cerca de 2.500 instrumentos, máquinas y modelos se exhiben en siete secciones temáticas, desde instrumentos científicos hasta transporte, energía y comunicación. Entre las piezas más destacadas se encuentran el péndulo de Foucault, el laboratorio de Lavoisier, la máquina calculadora de Pascal y el avión de Clément Ader, que cuelga en la antigua iglesia priorial de Saint-Martin-des-Champs.

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Getting there

60 rue Réaumur, 75003 Paris, France

Nearest station: Arts et Métiers (lines 3, 11), Réaumur – Sébastopol (lines 3, 4)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
FriToday10:00–21:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €12

Reduced €9; free on the first Sunday of each month and Friday evenings 6-9pm

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Musée national Picasso-Paris

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Visitor Information

How much does Musée des Arts et Métiers cost?
Standard adult admission to Musée des Arts et Métiers is €12. Reduced €9; free on the first Sunday of each month and Friday evenings 6-9pm. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Musée des Arts et Métiers?
Musée des Arts et Métiers is open Tue–Sun 10am–6pm (Thursdays until 9:30pm); closed Mondays, 1 May and 25 December. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Musée des Arts et Métiers?
Musée des Arts et Métiers is located at 60 rue Réaumur, 75003 Paris, France, in the 3rd arrondissement (Marais) area of Paris. The nearest stations are Arts et Métiers (lines 3, 11), Réaumur – Sébastopol (lines 3, 4).
What can I see at Musée des Arts et Métiers?
Uno de los museos de ciencia más antiguos del mundo, donde oscila el péndulo de Foucault y cuelga el avión de Blériot en un priorato medieval. Current highlights include Lady Liberté. De la sueur, de l'audace, du génie, Le pendule de Foucault, Transportes: piezas emblemáticas.
Do I need to book Musée des Arts et Métiers 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 des Arts et Métiers?
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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