Exploring the Museums and Galleries of Paris

Some of the world's greatest art treasures can be found in the museums and galleries of Paris. Whatever your interest: Medieval, Greek, Roman, the Old Masters, Modern and Contemporary, Fashion, Science and Technology, can all be found in Paris.

The major art collection of the French people is found at the Louvre which began its collection over 400 years ago. In the Louvre, you will find sculpture from Greek, Roman, and Medieval times. The Mona Lisa was acquired by the Louvre over 400 years ago. There are other paintings by Leonardo da Vinci along with paintings by Titian, Raphael, and other Italian artists. Some of the works include Rembrandt's Pilgrims at Emmanus, Watteau's Gilles and Fragonard's The Bathers. There are also fine examples of the decorative arts from medieval time to the Napoleonic era.

The Musee de Cluny is housed in a 15th century mansion. It houses Greek, Roman, and medieval art objects and artifacts. It adjoins remains of 3rd century Roman baths.

Several museums house modern and contemporary art. The Musee de l'Art Moderne located in the Pompidou Center houses works from 1905 to the present. It includes works by Matisse and Rouault among others.

The largest collection of Picasso paintings is located in the Musee Picasso. The museum also houses works by Matisse and Modligliani.

The Musee Carnavalet houses paintings, shop signs, and other artifacts that cover the history of Paris. Historical documents from the national archives are displayed in the Hotel de Soubise.

There are two major museums of natural history. The Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle houses sections on paleontology, mineralogy, entomology, anatomy, and botany. It also has a zoo and a botanical garden. The second natural history museum, the Musee de l'Homme houses numerous African artifacts and has a major collection of anthropology and ethnology artifacts.

The objects displayed in the museums can occupy you for hours and you will want to return again to make sure you have not missed anything.

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