The offers at a glance
| Offer | Price seen (October 2026) | What is included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum ticket, official site | About 12 € according to guides; confirm on the site | Collections, foundry workshops, exhibitions depending on the ticket | Reduced rates, free entry |
| Tiqets ticket | Price shown when booking; 4.2 out of 5 (216 reviews) | Entry, temporary exhibitions in the museum and Salons subject to availability | Booking online, no refund |
| Guided visit "Par ici la Monnaie !" | About 14 € according to guides | Guided tour on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 | Understanding the history of coin striking |
| Lunch at Guy Savoy | Restaurant menu | A meal in the former mint | A special occasion |
What you see
The museum occupies the Hôtel de la Monnaie, an 18th-century building on Quai de Conti facing the Seine. The route presents coins, medals and the crafts of minting. According to paris.fr, the foundry workshop visit is included in the entry price. A basic ticket does not always cover the temporary exhibition: read what yours says.
Hours and days
The official site shows opening from 11:00 to 18:00. According to Tiqets: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11:00-18:00, Wednesday 11:00-21:00, closed Monday; last admission 30 minutes before closing. The museum closes on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Guides also mention free entry on the first Sunday of the month and for under-26s: confirm on the official site.
What is on in November 2026
The official site announces behind-the-scenes visits on 4 and 7 November, a "Façonne ton bestiaire" workshop on 11 November and the exhibition "Fragonard, 100 ans de collections et de savoir-faire" from 13 November to 10 January.
Official ticket or Tiqets?
The official ticket gives access to reduced rates and free entry with proof. The Tiqets ticket suits you if you want to book your day online in one go, but it is not refundable: pick your date carefully.
Which offer to choose
- Self-guided visit: an entry ticket, ideally on a Wednesday evening when the museum stays open until 21:00.
- Guided visit: the weekend tour at 11:00.
- Meal: Guy Savoy's restaurant in the former mint, by reservation.
- Same area: Saint-Germain-des-Prés on foot, or our Monnaie de Paris page. For a wet day, see Paris on a rainy day.
