The Musée en Herbe, in the first arrondissement, is open every day from 10am to 7pm; admission is €8 from age 3 (free under 3) and tickets must be booked online. A few streets from the Louvre, in the first arrondissement, the Musée en Herbe presents art exhibitions designed for visitors “aged 3 to 103”. Founded in 1975, it guides children through each exhibition with observation and imagination games. Until the end of 2026 or early 2027 (end date to be confirmed on the museum’s website), the exhibition “Admirez-les tous !” celebrates 30 years of Pokémon with a treasure hunt, rare cards and collectors’ items. It also links the characters with Japanese folklore and with works by contemporary artists.
Highlights
The entrance on rue de l’Arbre-Sec
The museum opens onto the street through a white façade bearing its name and the words “de 3 à 103 ans”. A self-guided visit of the exhibition takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Croix-du-Trahoir fountain
Walk up the street to the corner of rue Saint-Honoré to see this fountain, rebuilt by the architect Soufflot in 1775 and 1776. Water flows from a carved mask, and a nymph sculpted by Louis-Simon Boizot decorates the side facing rue Saint-Honoré.
Practical info
Tips
- Tickets must be booked online in advance. The exhibition costs €8 from age 3, €7 at the reduced rate and €3 for 18 to 25-year-olds and students; it is free for under-3s (prices checked in September 2026). Pushchairs are not allowed: bring a baby carrier, or borrow one from the museum. Paid workshops for children aged 2 and a half to 12 extend the visit. The museum is a few minutes from the Louvre; for more ideas for outings with children, see our guide to Paris with kids. For an after-visit snack, the Forum des Halles is only a few minutes' walk away.
How to get there
Metro Louvre-Rivoli, line 1; Pont-Neuf, line 7; Les Halles, line 4; Châtelet, lines 1, 7, 11 and 14. RER A, B and D Châtelet–Les Halles. Buses 21, 58, 67, 69, 70, 72, 74, 75, 76, 81 and 95. Address: 23 rue de l’Arbre-Sec, 75001 Paris.
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