Updated on October 8, 2026
At the Cité de la musique, the museum presents instruments and objects related to musical practices. Its route connects traditions from different parts of the world with the history of instruments. It is in La Villette, in the 19th arrondissement, within the Philharmonie de Paris.
Highlights
Keyboard instruments
Historic harpsichords reveal the craft of instrument makers. The photographs illustrate the collections; the displays were renewed in 2026.
Instrument decoration
Look at the paintings, woodwork and shapes of the cases. These details reveal instruments as works of art as well as musical tools.
Practical info
Tips
- The permanent collection costs €10, or €8 at the reduced rate; it is free for under-26s with proof of eligibility (prices checked in September 2026). Temporary exhibitions have separate prices. Luggage and travel bags are not accepted in the cloakrooms. In the same complex, the Philharmonie de Paris hosts concerts: a way to round off the visit with a musical evening. Every 21 June, the Fête de la Musique fills Paris's streets, courtyards and gardens with free concerts: a good chance to extend the visit with open-air music.
How to get there
Metro line 5 or tram T3b, Porte de Pantin; buses 75 and 151. RER E Pantin, then bus 151. Museum in the Cité de la musique building, 221 avenue Jean-Jaurès, 75019 Paris.
Opening hours
Best: Weekday noon outside the school holidays
Monday
Closed
Tuesday-Friday
12:00-18:00
Saturday-Sunday
10:00-18:00
Prices
Full price
10 €
Reduced price
8 €
Free for under-18s
Official tickets
Prices checked on 2026-09-30
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