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Top 9 Hidden Art Galleries in Paris Recommended by Locals

The Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay... You've already been to them all?
I'm going to introduce you to the Paris art museum that my close friend of 6 years in Paris has been telling me about.
If you are planning a trip to Paris, the Louvre Museum and the Orsay Museum are a must-see.
Besides that, there are so many truly fascinating art galleries and museums! ❤️
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We'll introduce you to the top 9 hidden art galleries in Paris that only locals know about!

❤ Orangerie Museum (Musée de l'Orangerie)

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Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily (*Closed on Tuesdays)
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Admission: 12.50 euros (*adult price)
Many people go to the Louvre and Orsay but skip the Orangerie.
But when you travel to Paris, you can't miss the Orangerie Museum!
​This is a place where you can see Monet's water lilies series.
Even those who are not interested in art can enjoy the artwork without much burden.
First of all, the photos came out amazingly well😍

🧡 Rodin Museum (Musée Rodin)

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Operating Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:30 (*Closed on Mondays)
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Admission: 13 euros (*adult price)
The Rodin Museum is a place where you can appreciate the works of the famous French sculptor Rodin.
It was also used as Rodin's actual studio, and it is where he burned his artistic spirit until the end.
The Rodin Museum is beautiful not only inside but also in the garden where the sculptures are displayed.
You can enjoy a leisurely walk and appreciate the artwork.
His representative works include The Thinker, The Gates of Hell, and The Burghers of Calais.

💛 Musée Marmottan Monet

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Basic information
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Operating Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (*Open until 21:00 on Thursdays, Closed on Mondays)
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Admission: 12 euros (*adult price)
This is a Paris museum that houses the largest collection of Monet works in the world.
If you like Monet and Impressionist works, this is a must-visit.
In addition to Monet's works, there are also Morisot, Louis Leroy, etc.
You can also see masterpieces by 19th-century impressionist painters.
Compared to the Orsay Museum, it has a very quiet and relaxed atmosphere.
You can leisurely enjoy impressionist works, including Monet's water lilies series!

💚 Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris

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Basic information
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Operating Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (*Closed on Mondays)
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Admission: Free
Did you know that there is a free art museum in Paris, France?
The Museum of Modern Art of the City of Paris is open to the public for free.
An art museum that houses a collection of 20th and 21st century modern art pieces.
Raoul Dufy's 'The Electric Genie' is particularly famous.

💙 Picasso Museum (Musée Picasso)

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Basic information
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Operating Hours: Tue-Sun 10:30-18:00 (*Open until 21:00 on Thursdays, Closed on Mondays)
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Admission: 14 euros (*adult price)
There is also a Picasso Museum in Paris, France.
It is located in the hip Marais district.
It has approximately 5,000 works by Picasso, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints.
It boasts the world's largest Picasso collection.
The Picasso Museum building was a luxurious private residence in the Baroque style.
It has been reborn as an art museum since 1985.

💜 Palais de Tokyo

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Opening hours: 12:00 - 21:00 daily (*Closed on Tuesdays)
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Admission: 12 euros (*adult price)
As one of Europe's largest contemporary art centers,
It is said that at the time of its establishment, the nearby road name was 'Tokyo Street', so it was named 'Palais de Tokyo'.
You can see a variety of works by innovative and bold new artists.
Palais de Tokyo is also well known as the Paris art museum with a view of the Eiffel Tower!

🤎 Petit Palais

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Basic information
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Operating Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (*Fridays until 21:00, Closed on Mondays)
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Admission: Free
Petit Palais is a Parisian art museum located in the middle of the Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
This building was built for the 1900 Paris World's Fair.
It houses numerous works of art, from Delacroix to Monet and Sisley.
Petit Palais is a free art museum in Paris.
I highly recommend it as you can enjoy the beautiful architecture and various works of art without any separate admission fee!

🖤 Maillol Museum

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Opening hours: 10:30 - 18:30 daily (*until 20:30 on Fridays)
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Admission: 13.50 euros (*adult price)
The Mayol Museum focuses on the works of sculptor Aristide Mayol.
Henri Rousseau, Paul Cézanne, Matisse, Paul Gauguin, Kandinsky, etc., owned by founder Dina Bjerny
You can see a variety of works.
​Because it is a museum known only to locals, Paris, you can leisurely immerse yourself in the world of art!

🤍 Museum of Decorative Arts (Musée des Arts Décoratifs)

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Opening hours: 11:00 - 18:00 daily (*Closed on Mondays)
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Admission: 14 euros (*adult price)
The Museum of Decorative Arts, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is a place where you can get a glimpse of the artistic spirit of French artisans.
It's connected to the Louvre Museum, so it's great to visit them together!
If you are curious about the gorgeous and delicate decorative collections such as ceramics, jewelry, and furniture,
How about visiting the Decorative Arts Museum here?

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