Museum of the Middle Ages
The Cluny Museum in Paris
Middle Age Museum
The Museum of the Middle Ages in Paris , also known as the Cluny Museum , has one of the most outstanding medieval collections in the world.
In addition, it is installed in a 15th century building.
This is one of the most visited museums in the world by lovers of the medieval world, both for the exhibits and for the building itself.
What to see in the Museum of the Middle Ages in Paris
Ancient sculptures and pieces whose origins go back even before the Middle Ages are exhibited and explain the roots of medieval art.
The exhibition consists of more than 2,300 ancient objects such as weapons, ivories, stained glass, armor and tombstones. The best known object is the tapestry of the Lady and the Unicorn from the 15th century.
The medieval building that houses the museum is located next to the Gallo-Roman baths of the Hotel Abbes de Cluny, ruins from the 1st century.
Prices
Admission costs €5 if there is no temporary exhibition, or €9 if a special exhibition is taking place at that time.
It is free in the following situations:
- Under 18 years
- European citizens under 25
- The first Sunday of the month
- Paris Pass card holders
Schedules
From Wednesday to Monday: 9:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. (Closed on Tuesdays).
Address
Place Paul Painleve, 6, Paris
How to reach there?
To get there, you can take the Paris metro, or the train (RER).
Metro lines 4 and 10, Cluny-La Sorbonne, Saint-Michel and Odéon stations
RER: line C, Saint-Michel and Cluny-La Sorbonne stations
Buses: 21, 27, 38, 63, 85, 86 and 87
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Places near the Cluny Museum
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Palace and Luxembourg Gardens
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Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Stylish neighborhood where you find the Boulevard Saint-Germain, with its famous cafe Flore, frequented by Hemingway.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Jewel of French history whose construction took 150 years. Located on the Île de la Cité.
Paris Pass
Pass with free admission to more than 75 Paris attractions, including the Louvre and Eiffel Tower.