Musée de Montmartre

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The Musée de Montmartre fills one of the hill's oldest houses, about 300 m from Place du Tertre, where Renoir, Suzanne Valadon and Maurice Utrillo once worked, with gardens over the Clos Montmartre vineyard. Admission is €14, or €16 during exhibitions, and under-10s go free. It opens daily 10:00 to 18:00, with last entry at 17:15. Most people spend about an hour and a half.

The Musée de Montmartre is the museum of the hill's artistic history, at 12 rue Cortot in Paris's 18th arrondissement, about 300 metres from Place du Tertre. Renoir, Suzanne Valadon and Maurice Utrillo all had studios on the site, and its gardens look over the Clos Montmartre vineyard. It suits visitors to Montmartre who want to understand its bohemian past, and it opens every day.

The museum opened in 1960 in a 17th-century house, the Maison du Bel Air, the oldest house in Montmartre. The site also includes the Hôtel Demarne. Pierre-Auguste Renoir had a studio here in 1876, when he painted La Balançoire and Le Bal du Moulin de la Galette. Suzanne Valadon moved here in 1912 with her son Maurice Utrillo and André Utter, and Émile Bernard, Raoul Dufy and Othon Friesz also worked on the site. The museum was classified as a Musée de France in 2003, and Valadon's studio and the Hôtel Demarne were renovated in 2014.

The collections tell the hill's story through paintings, posters, photographs and manuscripts, focused on bohemian life and the cabarets. Look for Steinlen's poster for the Chat Noir, Toulouse-Lautrec's Divan Japonais and Utrillo's Place Pigalle. The restored studio and apartment of Suzanne Valadon show how artists lived and worked here.

Outside, the Renoir Gardens have been replanted with reference to his paintings, including the swing of La Balançoire. They overlook the Clos Montmartre vineyard, first planted in the Middle Ages and replanted in 1933. It still produces wine, and the Fête des Vendanges harvest festival takes over the hill each October.

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🏠Building: Maison du Bel Air, the oldest house in Montmartre (17th century)
🎨Residents: Renoir, Suzanne Valadon and Maurice Utrillo had studios here
🌳Gardens: Renoir Gardens, overlooking the Clos Montmartre vineyard
📅Museum since: 1960
💰Currency: Euro (€ EUR)
🕕Time Zone: Central European Time (UTC+1; UTC+2 in summer)

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✦ Plan your visit to Musée de Montmartre Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Studios
  • Suzanne Valadon's restored studio-apartment
  • Paintings of bohemian Montmartre
Gardens
  • Renoir Gardens and swing
  • Views over the vineyard
History
  • Cabaret posters and the Chat Noir
  • Montmartre's village past
What They Offer
Café Renoir Garden café, Wednesday – Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Open daily Including public holidays
Gardens Renoir Gardens
Visit duration 1.5 hours
Timed entry required No

Accessibility

Historic buildings on a hill with steps; limited access. The buildings sit on a hill with steps, so access is limited.

Age limits

None.

What to pack

Ticket on your phone, ID for reduced or free entry

What to wear

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Touching the works, food and drink in the galleries, flash photography, large bags, selfie sticks

Amenities

Café Renoir, bookshop, restrooms

Tips for visiting Musée de Montmartre

  • Arrive early to enjoy the gardens before the hill gets crowded.
  • Leave time for the restored studio of Suzanne Valadon, a highlight of the visit.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, as the streets around the museum are steep and cobbled.
  • Combine the visit with Sacré-Coeur and Place du Tertre, both a few minutes away.
  • Check the official site for current ticket prices and exhibitions.

Admission tickets

Prices and how to get tickets.

Official entry ticket

Musée de Montmartre: Entry

Museum, studio and Renoir Gardens.

  • Museum and studio
  • Renoir Gardens
Ticket prices

€16 full during exhibitions, €14 otherwise; €10.50 reduced; under-10s free (2026)

Opening hours

Closed now · 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Last entry 5:15 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment
Tickets are generally non-refundable; check the museum's booking terms.
Children and admission
Reduced or free rates for young visitors; check the official site.
Groups
Groups must book in advance with the museum.
Pets
Only assistance dogs are admitted.
Photography
Personal photography without flash is generally allowed in the permanent collection; some temporary exhibitions forbid it.
Bags
Large bags and suitcases must be left in the cloakroom or are refused; bags are checked at the entrance.
Smoking
Not permitted inside the museum.
Accepted payment
Online or at the desk by card.
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General

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Suzanne Valadon, Maurice Utrillo, André Utter, Émile Bernard, Raoul Dufy and Othon Friesz all lived or worked here. Renoir painted Le Bal du Moulin de la Galette here in 1876.