Musée des Arts Décoratifs
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Inside the Louvre's Pavillon de Marsan, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, often called MAD Paris, turns everyday objects into design stories, from Art Nouveau interiors to contemporary fashion. On Rue de Rivoli, you can move from royal architecture to modern craftsmanship in one compact stop.
Book your timed museum entry early, especially for weekends, so you skip counter stress and keep your Louvre-district day flexible.
Book your timed museum entry early, especially for weekends, so you skip counter stress and keep your Louvre-district day flexible.
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Some experiences and attractions are seasonal and might close temporarily.
Some experiences and attractions are seasonal and might close temporarily.
Current exhibitions
The language of Walls
Rubbings from China to Notre-Dame
Around 100 rubbings, drawings, and tools trace the art of stone rubbing from Chinese collections to marks and graffiti revealed during the restoration of Notre-Dame. This focus exhibition links historical techniques with contemporary conservation research.
Mar 18, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026
A Day in the Eighteenth Century
Chronicle of a Parisian Townhouse
More than 550 mostly rarely shown objects recreate a Parisian townhouse in the 1780s, from paneling and furniture to silver, clothing, toys, and jewelry. The immersive staging follows daily life from morning rituals to evening sociability.
Feb 18, 2026 – Jul 5, 2026
La Mode en Majesté
Royal Thai Dress from Tradition to Modernity
More than 100 garments and accessories trace court dress in Thailand through the eight traditional costume formats defined under Queen Sirikit. The exhibition also explores the long dialogue between Thai court fashion, Pierre Balmain, and the Balmain and Lesage houses.
May 13, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Look !
40 years of fashion at the museum
Forty iconic looks mark the 40th anniversary of the museum's fashion department on site. The show follows a garment from sketch and atelier work to runway, photography, conservation, storage, and exhibition display.
Sep 30, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027
Rafael Pavarotti
Photographer
More than 200 prints place the Brazilian photographer's work alongside photographs from the museum's own collections, from magazine covers and celebrity portraits to campaigns for major fashion houses. The selection highlights his saturated color, strong staging, and pop-inflected visual language.
Oct 2, 2026 – May 2, 2027
5 tips for visiting the Musée des Arts Décoratifs
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Reserve your slot before weekends
If you plan to visit on Saturday or Sunday, book your timed ticket before you arrive at Musée des Arts Décoratifs. Weekend demand often builds around midday on Rue de Rivoli, and tickets are date-and-slot specific. This one early choice saves queue stress, so you can start your museum stop smoothly.
2
Use Thursday evening strategically
If your priority is temporary exhibitions, Thursday evening at Musée des Arts Décoratifs is usually the smartest slot, with access often running to 9 pm. The permanent collection keeps daytime hours, so do that part earlier in the day. That split keeps your pace realistic and avoids last-minute disappointment.
3
Pick one collection track first
With thousands of objects on view at Musée des Arts Décoratifs, choose one clear track first: interiors and furniture, jewelry and decorative arts, or fashion. If museum fatigue hits, use a simple one-room rule: finish your current room, then reset your plan. You keep control of your energy and still leave with a coherent story.
4
Watch the current closure windows
Current scheduling includes a temporary closure of the 3rd and 4th floors on the Tuileries side from March 3 to June 15, 2026, plus a full permanent-collection closure from July 7 to July 9, 2026. If those dates overlap your trip, shift your plan to temporary shows or nearby museums. This avoids dead-end routing and keeps your day productive.
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Pair with one nearby classic
After Musée des Arts Décoratifs, choose one add-on only: Louvre Museum, Palais-Royal, Musée de l'Orangerie, or Musée d'Orsay. If you try to force all four into one afternoon, you will mostly collect queues and transfers. One smart pairing keeps the Louvre district enjoyable, not rushed.
How to plan a Musée des Arts Décoratifs stop in central Paris
A strong visit to Musée des Arts Décoratifs is mostly about sequencing. If you lock your slot, choose one collection track, and pair one nearby add-on, the Louvre-area day feels smooth instead of overloaded.
Choose your visit window by priority
If your priority is calmer galleries, choose opening hours on weekdays near Rue de Rivoli. If your priority is temporary shows after daytime sightseeing, Thursday evening is often the strongest option at Musée des Arts Décoratifs. Avoid the final slot when possible, because total viewing time can drop below one hour.
Build a room sequence before you enter
The museum can feel dense if you improvise from room to room. A practical first-time plan is one historical arc plus one specialty block: for example interiors and furniture first, then jewelry or fashion. Families usually do better with shorter blocks and one break between them. If you get museum fatigue, finish one room and reset, rather than forcing the full map in one push.
Pair the museum with one nearby anchor
Best for visitors who want a clean route: pair Musée des Arts Décoratifs with one nearby anchor only, such as Louvre Museum, Palais-Royal, Musée de l'Orangerie, or Musée d'Orsay. One add-on gives you depth without transfer fatigue across central Paris. Book now.
Design history at Musée des Arts Décoratifs in four milestones
This museum reads like a timeline of how France shaped taste in objects, interiors, and fashion. Knowing its dated milestones turns the visit from a room-by-room walk into a coherent Paris design story.
From 1864 to 1882: the institution takes shape
The roots of Musée des Arts Décoratifs begin in 1864 with the Union centrale des Beaux-Arts appliqués à l'Industrie. In 1882, the institution took the name Les Arts Décoratifs. That shift explains why the museum still connects craft, industry, and artistic ambition in one narrative.
1905: opening at Pavillon de Marsan
In 1905, the museum opened in the Pavillon de Marsan at the western end of the Louvre complex. That location still defines the visitor experience today: you are in the historic core of Paris, but the lens is design and daily life rather than classic painting alone.
2006: reopening after a major renovation
After a long renovation phase, Musée des Arts Décoratifs reopened in 2006 with a renewed visitor route. The updated setup made it easier to read periods and materials in sequence, which is why planning one clear track now works so well for first-time visitors.
Why this collection feels different from classic art museums
What makes Musée des Arts Décoratifs special is its scale of applied arts, from interiors and objects to jewelry and fashion. You do not just look at masterpieces behind a rope; you see how styles moved into homes, streets, and wardrobes across Paris. That practical lens is the museum's signature payoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this museum only for fashion lovers?
No. Musée des Arts Décoratifs covers furniture, jewelry, graphics, interiors, and fashion, so it works even if your main interest is broader design culture. You can shape your route by material or period instead of treating it as a fashion-only stop.
Read more.How much time should I plan for a first visit?
Most first-time visitors are comfortable with 90 to 150 minutes at Musée des Arts Décoratifs. If you enter in the final daily slot, your visit can be under 1 hour, so earlier entry gives you a calmer pace.
Read more.Should I buy a timed ticket in advance?
Usually yes, especially for Saturdays and Sundays. At Musée des Arts Décoratifs, tickets are linked to a date and time slot, and prebooking helps you avoid midday counter uncertainty.
Read more.What stays open on Thursday evening?
Thursday evening access usually extends temporary exhibitions to about 9 pm. The permanent collection keeps daytime hours, so plan that part earlier if you want both in one day.
Read more.Are there current gallery closures in 2026?
Yes. The 3rd and 4th floors on the Tuileries side are scheduled closed from March 3 to June 15, 2026, and the permanent collection is scheduled closed from July 7 to July 9, 2026. If those dates match your trip, switch to temporary shows or nearby museums.
Read more.Is admission free for visitors under 26?
Under current rules, under-26 admission is often free at Musée des Arts Décoratifs, subject to the active conditions and available slots on your date. It is still smart to secure your slot early on busy days.
Read more.Are there currently mapped bookable tours for this POI on TicketLens?
At the moment, there are no mapped active tours with dated availability for Musée des Arts Décoratifs in the local database snapshot. Use this page mainly for planning, then book nearby timed-entry options that match your route.
Read more.General information
opening hours
Current baseline: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm; closed on Mondays, and closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25. Thursday access for temporary exhibitions often runs to 9 pm, while the permanent collection keeps daytime hours. Last ticket-office transactions are around 5:15 pm.
tickets
As listed in March 2026, full admission is generally around €15, reduced rates start around €10, and under-26 admission is often free under current conditions and availability. Tickets are tied to a date and time slot, weekend prebooking is strongly recommended, and exits are final so re-entry is not included.
website
Official site: https://madparis.fr/
address
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
107-111 Rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
France
Main access is via the Pavillon de Marsan side near the Jardin des Tuileries.
107-111 Rue de Rivoli
75001 Paris
France
Main access is via the Pavillon de Marsan side near the Jardin des Tuileries.
how to get there
Nearest Metro anchors are Palais-Royal Musée du Louvre (Lines 1, 7), Tuileries (Line 1), and Pyramides (Lines 7, 14). Buses 21, 27, 39, 48, 68, 72, 81, and 95 stop along the Rue de Rivoli corridor. From the Louvre pyramid area, most visitors walk about 0.6 km (0.37 mi).
accessibility
All exhibition levels at Musée des Arts Décoratifs are reachable by elevator. Visitors with disabilities and one companion currently have free admission, priority access is available at the museum and ticket entrance points, wheelchairs can be borrowed on site, and guide or assistance dogs are welcome.
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