About
The Musée Picasso is a museum in Paris devoted to the work of Pablo Picasso, housed in the Hôtel Salé on Rue de Thorigny in the 3rd arrondissement. It sits in the Marais, one of the city's most walkable historic districts, so a visit fits easily into a day of exploring the old streets, courtyards and shops around it.
The museum holds a very large collection of Picasso's work, with over 5,000 pieces that cover the whole span of his career. Visitors can follow his development from early years to later decades, seeing how his style changed across painting, drawing, sculpture and other media. The building itself, a historic mansion, adds to the experience, with its rooms and staircases giving the works a setting quite different from a modern gallery.
What to expect
- A broad survey of Picasso's career rather than a single period
- Works across many media, not only paintings
- A historic private mansion as the setting
- A location in the Marais, close to other sights and cafés
Planning your visit
The museum is at 5 Rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris, and can be reached by telephone at +33 1 85 56 00 36. It is also known as the Picasso Museum or Picasso Museum Paris, so those names may help when searching for directions or information. With a collection of this size, allow a good portion of the day, and check ahead for current arrangements before you go.
