Musée des Arts décoratifs

MAD - Musée des Arts Décoratifs

With over a million works of art, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs' 7-storey collection is one of the largest in the world. It's a plunge into the French art of living, from the Middle Ages to the present day, from the everyday to the exceptional.

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Description

Housed since 1905 in a wing of the famous Louvre Museum, the MAD boasts an extensive decorative arts collection, which is one of the world’s largest. Take the time to enjoy a stroll through the jewellery gallery, discover the tableware from the time of Napoleon 1 and immerse yourself in the Japonism style… To really bring your visit to life, a number of period rooms faithfully recreate the interior of a bedroom from the late 15th century, along with a Second Empire lounge and the beauty of the Art Deco style marble bathroom by the famous fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin. Visitors will discover a complete snapshot of a certain art of living during the visit, thanks to seven themes and five main chronological periods, ranging from the Middle Ages to the contemporary period.

Discover the French art of living at the Musée Nissim de Camondo

You can continue your visit at the Musée Nissim de Camondo, on the edge of Parc Monceau, which is home to an outstanding series of collections dedicated to the French decorative arts from the second half of the 18th century. This magnificent private residence presents a complete overview of furniture, paintings, tapestries and gold- and silverware, all in their original setting. A wonderful opportunity to discover the elegant interior of a building belonging to a rich Parisian family from the early 20th century.

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Access and contact

107-111 rue de Rivoli (entrée par le jardin du Carrousel)
75001 Paris 1er
    Metro : Tuileries (Line 1) Pyramide (Lines 7 et 14) Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre (Lines 1 et 7) Bus : 21, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81, 95

    Days and opening hours

    Every day throughout the year between 11 am and 6 pm. Closed on Monday. Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th. Late opening ( temporary exhibitions only) : Thursday from 11am to 9pm.

    Prices

    Full price: 15 €.
    Free entry for children < 26 years, disabled people and accompanying persons.
    Reduced price and free under conditions.
    20€: Permanent Collections of the Museum of Decorative Arts + temporary exhibitions + Nissim Museum of Camondo Valid 4 days Paris Museum Pass accepted: time slot reservation recommended.

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    Spoken languages

    • English
    • French

    Guided tour languages

    • English
    • French

    Documentation languages (home)

    • French

    Bulletin board languages

    • French
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    Accessibility

    • Hearing disability
    • Mental disability
    • Visual disability
    • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
    • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
    • Site, building totally accessible

    107-111 rue de Rivoli (entrée par le jardin du Carrousel)
    75001 Paris 1er

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