Musee de Montmartre
Musee de Montmartre
4.5
Speciality MuseumsHistory Museums
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
In the oldest house on the hill of Montmartre lived fourteen personalities, among whom Renoir, Valadon, Dufy and Poulbot. Take a step back in time to the glory days of this independent and bohemian quarter through original works by Utrillo, Toulouse-Lautrec and Willette at the Montmartre Museum. The gardens and the atmosphere have a rustic feel to them, making this is a very special site in the heart of Paris.
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The area
Address
Neighbourhood: 18th Arrondissement - Butte-Montmartre
How to get there
  • Lamarck – Caulaincourt • 4 min walk
  • Abbesses • 6 min walk
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  • breggie
    951 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don’t miss this one if stumbling around Montmarte. Away from all crowds behind the church on N side
    Uncrowded on a Friday in February, informal smallish but lively in every way. Read up on Utrillo and his mom Suzanne Langedon before you go, as they lived here and the studio is recreated faithfully as well As their works on display. Find and read the history of Van Gogh on placards in the stone wall around the corner away from Sacre Coeur also, very illuminating. This museum is a perfect fit for the Montmartre area and vibe. We really enjoyed it. Excellent large exhibit on the “black cat” posters and shows in the area, upon third floor. Nice small non- pushy gift shop and very hospitable staff- easy on the eyes too!!
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 February 2024
  • vckk1
    Dallas, Texas43 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice small museum in Montmartre with great historical perspective
    This was a nice interlude on our self-guided walking tour of Montmartre. The museum has a nice courtyard and café. The exhibits are on 3 floors in a small house like building. Interesting collection and history of the art and area. Can see the museum and collection in about 1 hr at a leisurely pace, so worth doing if you are in the area.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 May 2024
  • David C
    Ojai, California80 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful Museum Tells the Story of Monmartre, and some if its Famous Artists and Creators
    Wonderful house, museum, garden and cafe in picturesque and historic Montmartre. The collection is wonderfully curated to give you information about the history of this unique area, home, and the artists that lived here. The cute film at the entry, with the lit diarama of the city was helpful to understand what you will see in the museum. Sweet little cafe with a beautiful outdoor area to sit. The collection is special.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 May 2024
  • Maxine G
    Jersey, United Kingdom10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don’t pass this by if you love art.
    beautiful museum and cafe. This was the best part of my mini break to Paris, it is deceptively big with so much to see. The historical artists references set in a beautiful set of buildings and reconstructed Renoir gardens, makes this a must see.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 May 2024
  • CathyS
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great museum-gallery in beautiful setting
    I visited during the Auguste Herbin exhibition which was simply excellent - a fantastic opportunity to discover the works of this unfairly neglected artist, I can’t recommend it enough. The permanent exhibition is also really good - the house and garden are beautiful and contain interesting exhibits on the history of Montmartre and many great paintings from the artists who worked there. There’s also a well-stocked bookshop and pretty cafe with tables in the garden.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 6 August 2024
  • ADXBS
    Paris, France1,365 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unmissable for art lovers
    Do not miss this gem of a museum tucked away in charming Montmartre. It was house that welcomed many artists through the years and is now a quaint museum with both permanent and temporary exhibitions. It has a nice cafe with indoor and outside seating in the surrounding gardens.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 September 2024
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NamasteHello
Harrogate, UK1,816 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
What a lovely little museum this is. It gives a very good insight into how life was for artists in their garrets and how they loved around their paintings, with artistic space being more important than living space. Reminded me also of La Traviata! The garden although small was a haven of peace. A little bit expensive for what it was, but thank goodness no one taking selfies here!
Written 7 October 2022
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Philip C
York, ME576 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
After taking a guided walking tour of Montmartre, we ended up atop Sacre Coeur and were a bit turned off by. the crowds. What we really needed was a bathroom and a quiet respite at a cafe period. So we popped in to the museum for those amenities and were very taken by the whole experience come especially the permanent exhibit which was more like a local Civic Museum. The special exhibition on Feminine Surrealism was interesting and well curated although that style of art is not our cup of tea!
Written 17 July 2023
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beachlovernc2015
Leland, NC2,045 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023
This is not as well known as other museums in Paris but it is a wonderful place to visit. It is a peaceful setting with lovely garden spaces - away from the hustle and bustle of Painters Square and not too far from the Basilica. This was once a house and studio that provided a place to create for such artists as Renoir and Suzanne Valdon. She in fact lived in the apartment area here with her son. The buildings are all well maintained and the art in both the permanent collection and the exhibits is well displayed. There is a short film about Valdon and the development & history of Montmartre. Start here and then enjoy the exhibits. For a nice break the Renoir Gardens is where you will find a cafe where you can get a snack or more of a meal and sit at tables in the garden. We really enjoyed our visit here!!
Written 10 June 2023
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vckk1
Dallas, TX43 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
This was a nice interlude on our self-guided walking tour of Montmartre. The museum has a nice courtyard and café. The exhibits are on 3 floors in a small house like building. Interesting collection and history of the art and area. Can see the museum and collection in about 1 hr at a leisurely pace, so worth doing if you are in the area.
Written 15 May 2024
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David C
Ojai, CA80 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
Wonderful house, museum, garden and cafe in picturesque and historic Montmartre. The collection is wonderfully curated to give you information about the history of this unique area, home, and the artists that lived here. The cute film at the entry, with the lit diarama of the city was helpful to understand what you will see in the museum. Sweet little cafe with a beautiful outdoor area to sit. The collection is special.
Written 18 May 2024
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Maxine G
Jersey, UK10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
beautiful museum and cafe. This was the best part of my mini break to Paris, it is deceptively big with so much to see. The historical artists references set in a beautiful set of buildings and reconstructed Renoir gardens, makes this a must see.
Written 21 May 2024
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ADXBS
Paris, France1,365 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Couples
Do not miss this gem of a museum tucked away in charming Montmartre. It was house that welcomed many artists through the years and is now a quaint museum with both permanent and temporary exhibitions. It has a nice cafe with indoor and outside seating in the surrounding gardens.
Written 11 September 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

breggie
Asheville, NC951 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Uncrowded on a Friday in February, informal smallish but lively in every way. Read up on Utrillo and his mom Suzanne Langedon before you go, as they lived here and the studio is recreated faithfully as well
As their works on display. Find and read the history of Van Gogh on placards in the stone wall around the corner away from Sacre Coeur also, very illuminating. This museum is a perfect fit for the Montmartre area and vibe. We really enjoyed it.
Excellent large exhibit on the “black cat” posters and shows in the area, upon third floor.
Nice small non- pushy gift shop and very hospitable staff- easy on the eyes too!!
Written 25 February 2024
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Gavin
Belfast, UK90 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Couples
Delightful little garden and museum. The cafe is in a garden and has nice food and wine with plenty of outside seating which is beautiful to sit in on lovely days. The paintings are obviously amazing and the studio of Suzanne Valadon is super to get to see. Definitely recommend a visit
Written 13 July 2022
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Jo S
Sanremo, Italy129 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
Lovely place to walk to in the centre of the Montmartre area, or you can get the funicular up the hill to Sacre Coeur to make it easier. Reasonable entrance charge. Lots of lovely paintings and info about the history of Montmartre and Sacre Coeur cathedral. Nice garden .
A shame the cafe was not open.
Written 9 January 2023
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