Grevin Museum (Musée Grevin)

The Basics

Pre-booking tickets for the Grevin Museum ensures you get the best price and enjoy skip-the-line access. The museum is free to enter for holders of the Paris Pass and makes a popular stop on hop-on hop-off bus tours of the city.

Things to Know Before You Go

• You must leave large bags and strollers in the free cloakroom.

• The museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users.

How to Get There

The Grevin Museum is located on Boulevard Montmartre in Paris’ ninth arrondissement, a 10-minute walk from attractions such as the Palais Garnier opera house and the Galeries Lafayette department store. The closest metro station is Grands Boulevards (lines 8 and 9); car parking is available at Place de la Bourse.

When to Get There

The museum is open daily year-round, but opening hours vary; check the website. It can get busy, especially on summer weekends and during school holidays, so aim for an early morning or weekday visit to avoid the crowds.

Photo Opportunities at theGrevin Museum

Highlights of the wax museum include American film stars like Brad Pitt and George Clooney, political figures like Barack Obama, and singers including Celine Dion, Elvis Presley, and Michael Jackson, alongside homegrown heroes like French rally driver Sébastien Loeb and legendary screen siren Brigitte Bardot. Other exhibitions include the Hall of Mirrors, a series of historical scenes showing events like the falling of the Berlin Wall, and former French leaders like Charles de Gaulle, Joan of Arc, King Louis XIV, and Napoleon.

Ways to explore

Located in central Paris, the Grévin Museum (Musée Grévin) is an essential stop for visiting sightseers. Housed in an opulent, historic building, the museum’s collection of ultra-realistic waxwork celebrities includes famous faces from Lady Gaga to John Lennon, as well as French luminaries ranging from singer Édith Piaf to soccer star Antoine Griezmann and chef Alain Ducasse. Pre-booking tickets ensures you get the best price and can enjoy skip-the-line access. The museum is also free to enter for holders of the Paris Pass, and makes a popular stop on hop-on hop-off bus tours of the city.

To experience the Grévin Museum in a different way, book tickets to its Night at the Museum experience. Held after dark, the recurring event includes actors, interactive experiences, and other elements that bring its collection to life.

Accessibility

The Grévin Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility.

Age limits

None

What to pack

Preferred camera gear

What to wear

Comfortable walking shoes

Not allowed

Food and drink, large pets

Amenities

Cloakroom, gift shop, children’s tours and activities

Address

The Grévin Museum is located in the 9th arrondissement, in central Paris. Driving can be challenging in this popular part of town; instead, it’s better to travel by public transit or taxi, or to book a tour that has transportation included.

Driving

While you could drive to the Grévin Museum, navigating Paris’ busy streets could pose a challenge, and parking options around the museum may be limited. It’s much more convenient to take public transit or a taxi.

Public transportation

To get to the Grévin Museum using public transportation, take Métro lines 8 or 9 to Grands Boulevards. The station is located just a minute away from the museum.

Best times to visit

It’s best to visit either early in the day or on Saturday evenings when the Night at the Museum event is held.

Best days to visit

The museum is most crowded on weekends and during school holidays; consider a weekday visit instead.

Best months to visit

Demand for the museum will be especially high during the June, July, and August high season in Paris—aim for other times of year if you can.

Special events

Visit during the first Saturday of the month, when the Night at the Museum special event is held.