Le Musée Cognacq-Jay occupe l'Hôtel de Donon, un hôtel particulier du XVIe siècle au cœur du Marais. Ses salles intimes, aux boiseries d'origine, recréent un intérieur du XVIIIe siècle empli des œuvres que les fondateurs des grands magasins, Ernest Cognacq et Marie-Louise Jaÿ, rassemblèrent entre 1900 et 1925. Parmi les points forts figurent des tableaux de Boucher, Fragonard et Chardin, des pastels de Maurice-Quentin de La Tour, des sculptures, des porcelaines de Saxe, des tabatières et des meubles estampillés. L'accès à la collection permanente est gratuit.
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?
- Un écrin du Marais consacré à l'art français du XVIIIe siècle, réuni par les fondateurs de La Samaritaine. Collection permanente gratuite. Current highlights include Decorative Arts & Objets de Vertu, Révéler le féminin. Mode et apparences au XVIIIᵉ siècle, Peintures et pastels du 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.