Updated on September 30, 2026
In the Marais, the Museum of Magic displays conjuring props, posters and optical illusions. The route runs through vaulted sixteenth-century cellars. A magic show complements the collections and mechanical figures.
Highlights
The history of conjuring
Props and documents trace magicians and their techniques. The photograph shows the museum façade on rue Saint-Paul.
The show and mechanical figures
Admission includes a parlour magic show lasting around twenty minutes. You can explore the mechanical figures independently; the photograph shows the exterior entrance.
Practical info
Tips
- Book your ticket and allow around an hour and a half, including the show. Prices checked in September 2026: adults €17, children aged 3–12 €12, students under 24 and seniors aged 65 or over €15. Access is by stairs and is unsuitable for wheelchairs.
How to get there
Metro line 1 to Saint-Paul or line 7 to Sully-Morland. Address: 11 rue Saint-Paul, 75004 Paris.
Opening hours
Best: On Wednesdays at two o’clock
Wednesday, Saturday-Sunday
14:00-19:00 (outside school holidays; autumn holidays 2026: daily, weekdays 10:30-19:00 and weekends 14:00-19:00)
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