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Free Paris Museums
By Courtney Traub, About.com Guide
Paris prides itself not only on its rich artistic legacy, but also on the principle that art and culture should be accessible to everyone. Not surprising, then, that the city counts over fifteen museums whose permanent collections can be enjoyed entirely free of charge.
Musée Carnavalet - Museum of Paris History
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The Musée Carnavalet's fascinating permanent collection is a must for both history buffs and those interested in learning about Paris' complex history. The collection gives a vivid, visually engaging account of he the city's history, from its foundings to the present day. The museum is housed in a stunning Renaissance-era building, the Hotel Carnavalet, in Paris' lively and elegant Marais district.
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Musee d'art moderne de la ville de Paris (Paris Modern Art Museum)
This sprawling museum houses over 8,000 works of contemporary art and is located at the Palais de Tokyo. After viewing the permanent collection, sip a coffee on the outdoor terrace, which offers a dramatic view of the Eiffel Tower.Le Petit Palais - Paris Fine Arts Museum
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The completely-renovated Petit Palais, situated near the prestigious Champs-Elysées, houses 1300 works from the antiquity through the early 20th century, featuring masterpieces by Courbet, Cezanne, Monet, and Delacroix. Temporary collections are free for visitors under the age of 13.
Maison de Balzac
One of three municipal Paris museums dedicated to literarature, the Maison de Balzac honors the celebrated author of The Human Comedy. Honoré de Balzac lived in this house in the mid-19th century, and it now serves as a tribute to his works and era.Musée Bourdelle
Underappreciated sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, who frequented Rodin and trained fellow sculptors Giacommetti and Germaine Richier, once lived and worked in this residence, which now houses a remarkable collection of the artist's bronze, marble, and plaster works. The museum was extended in 1992.Mémorial Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin
The most recent of Paris' municipal museums, the Leclerc Memorial/ Musée Jean Moulin was inaugurated in 1994 as a tribute to two key figures of the French resistance against Nazi occupation during WWII, Marshall Leclerc and Jean Moulin. The museum renders this dark period in French history accessible to visitors via chronological images, extensive archives and multimedia presentations. The occupation and liberation of Paris are reconstituted in vivid images.Maison Victor Hugo - Victor Hugo Residence
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Situated in a corner of the stately Place des Vosges, The Maison Victor Hugo celebrates the life and times of the 19th-century novelist, poetic and political thinker who dreamed up The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Misérables.
Musée Cernuschi - Paris Asian Arts Museum
Late 19th-century art collector donated his extensive collection of Chinese art to the city of Paris at the turn of the 20th century. The museum's permanent collection features ancient Chinese pottery, bronzes, buddhist artifacts, in addition to an important collection of 20th century Chinese painting.Sponsored Links
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Musée de la Vie Romantique (Museum of Romantic Life)
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A tribute to the ideas and life of romantic-era French writer, political thinker and libertine George Sand, this quaint museum is housed in a 19th century residence that once served as an artist's studio. The permanent exhibit is free; temporary shows are accessible for a small charge.
