Does the Paris Museum Pass Include the Musée Picasso and the Musée de Cluny?

Yes — both the Musée Picasso in the Marais and the Musée de Cluny (the National Museum of the Middle Ages) are included in the Paris Museum Pass. They’re two of the city’s most rewarding mid-sized museums, often skipped by first-timers but perfect for the pass. Here’s what each offers and how to fit them into a pass day.

The Musée Picasso

Set in a grand 17th-century mansion, the Hôtel Salé, in the heart of the Marais, the Musée Picasso holds one of the world’s largest collections of the artist’s work — paintings, sculptures, drawings and personal items spanning his whole career. It’s included in full with your pass, and the elegant setting is a highlight in itself.

The Musée de Cluny

The Musée de Cluny, the National Museum of the Middle Ages, is a treasure of the Latin Quarter. Its star attraction is the exquisite *Lady and the Unicorn* tapestry series, and it’s built partly over 1st-century Roman baths, with medieval art, stained glass and sculpture throughout. Recently renovated, it’s a beautifully presented, manageable museum — and fully covered by the pass.

How long to allow

Each museum takes around 90 minutes to enjoy at a relaxed pace, making them ideal mid-sized stops between the city’s giants. They’re a welcome change from the scale of the Louvre, letting you focus deeply on one artist or one era without museum fatigue.

Where they are

The Picasso Museum is in the Marais (3rd arrondissement), close to the Carnavalet and the Pompidou (the latter closed for renovation), while the Cluny is in the Latin Quarter (5th), near the Panthéon, Sainte-Chapelle and Notre-Dame. Each anchors a natural cluster of pass-covered sites, so you can build a themed day around either.

Pair them with nearby pass sites

• With the Picasso Museum: the Musée Carnavalet (Paris history) and a Marais wander.
• With the Cluny: the Panthéon, Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie on the Île de la Cité.
• Either: add a café stop — the Marais and Latin Quarter are full of them.

When to go

Both museums typically close on Mondays (the Cluny on Mondays; check the Picasso’s current day too), so plan accordingly. Mornings are quieter at both. As mid-sized museums, they rarely have the long queues of the Louvre, but your pass still lets you skip any ticket line.

Do you need a reservation?

Neither is usually among the sites demanding an advance timed slot, so your pass generally gets you straight in — though it’s always sensible to check current requirements when you plan, as policies can change. Have your pass ready and follow any on-site guidance.

Why they’re great pass picks

Because they’re included but often overlooked, the Picasso and Cluny museums are exactly the kind of sites that make the pass rewarding — places you might not pay separately to enter but will gladly pop into when they’re already covered. They add real depth to a Paris trip, especially for art and history lovers.

Why first-timers skip them (and you shouldn’t)

On a first trip, the Louvre, Orsay and Versailles tend to swallow all the available time, so the Picasso and Cluny museums get left off the list. That’s a shame, because both are manageable, uncrowded and deeply rewarding — and with the pass they cost nothing extra to add. If you have a 4 or 6-day pass, or you’ve seen the big three before, these two are among the most satisfying ways to use the access you’ve already paid for.

Buy your Paris Museum Pass for the Marais and Latin Quarter

To explore the Picasso and Cluny museums without separate tickets, buy your Paris Museum Pass online in advance, then plan a Marais or Latin Quarter day around them. Secure your pass and discover two of Paris’s most rewarding mid-sized museums.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Musée Picasso included in the pass?

Yes — full entry, in the Marais.

Is the Musée de Cluny included?

Yes — the medieval museum, with the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries.

How long should I spend at each?

About 90 minutes each.

Do they need reservations?

Not usually — but check current requirements when planning.

When are they closed?

Typically Mondays — check each museum’s current day.

What can I pair them with?

The Picasso with the Marais and Carnavalet; the Cluny with the Panthéon and Sainte-Chapelle.