Tiqets
from €15Mobile ticket
- Temporary exhibitions
- Live guide
- Private tour
- Audio guide
- Surroundings walk
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Petit Palais: which ticket to pick
The permanent collection of the Petit Palais is absolutely free, so paid options only make sense if you want to visit temporary exhibitions, get deep context from an art historian, or take a guided walk around the area. Choose a ticket or tour based on your interests.
Prices verified: 20 June 2026High season
Our recommendation
For most independent travelers, free entry to the permanent collection is enough. However, if you are interested in temporary exhibitions or want to understand art more deeply, paid options are worth considering.
- Temporary exhibitionsThe only ticket that gives guaranteed access to the museum's paid temporary exhibitions.
- Discovering architectureIncludes not only the museum itself, but also a walk around its picturesque surroundings.
- Budget contextA cheap way to learn the history of paintings without having to overpay for a live guide.
- Deep diveA private tour with an art historian will reveal the secrets of the masterpieces by Monet and Rembrandt.
Official price and partners
Entry to the main gallery of the Petit Palais is always free. Tickets for temporary exhibitions cost around €12–17, and buying them online helps you avoid the ticket office queue on popular days.
Entrance tip
To access the inner garden with its mosaics and cafe, simply walk through the main lobby—entry is completely free. Note that luggage and carry-on suitcases are strictly prohibited, and all visitors must pass a security check.
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GetYourGuide
from €45Free cancellation
- Temporary exhibitions
- Live guide
- Private tour
- Audio guide
- Surroundings walk
GetYourGuide
from €5Free cancellation
- Temporary exhibitions
- Live guide
- Private tour
- Audio guide
- Surroundings walk
Viator
from €180Reserve now, pay later
- Temporary exhibitions
- Live guide
- Private tour
- Audio guide
- Surroundings walk
Choose by your situation
- Visiting paid temporary exhibitions
- Tiqets skip-line ticket
- Exploring the history of the area and the museum building
- GetYourGuide guided tour
- Detailed analysis of paintings without being tied to a group
- GetYourGuide audio guide
- Maximum attention to your questions about art
- Viator private tour
- The most budget-friendly way to get information about masterpieces
- GetYourGuide audio guide
Discounts and free entry
The permanent collection is free for all visitors with no reservation required. Temporary exhibitions are free for visitors under 18 and disabled individuals with valid ID.
Frequently asked questions
Нужно ли бронировать билет для осмотра основной коллекции?
No, entry to the permanent collection of the Petit Palais is completely free, and there is no need to book tickets in advance.
За что взимается плата в музее?
You only have to pay to visit the temporary exhibitions. A separate ticket must be purchased for these.
Можно ли избежать длинных очередей, как в Лувре?
Yes, the Petit Palais is a much quieter museum without huge crowds of tourists, so you won't have to stand in long lines. However, expect a short security check at the entrance.
Где можно отдохнуть на территории музея?
The inner garden with its colonnade hides a quiet cafe where you can relax after viewing the exhibition or walking along the Champs-Élysées.
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Our pickfrom €15