Does the Paris Museum Pass Include the Musée des Arts Décoratifs?
Yes — the Musée des Arts Décoratifs is included in the Paris Museum Pass. Set in a wing of the Louvre palace on Rue de Rivoli, it spans centuries of design, decorative arts and fashion. Note that its blockbuster temporary fashion exhibitions may be ticketed separately. Here’s what to expect and how to plan a visit.
The short answer
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs (often called the MAD), in the Rivoli wing of the Louvre palace, is covered by the pass for its permanent collections. It’s a treasure trove of furniture, objects, design and fashion across the centuries — a favourite for design and style lovers.
What you’ll see
The collections sweep from the Middle Ages to the present day — furniture, glass, ceramics, jewellery, toys, graphic design and a celebrated fashion and textiles department. It’s an inspiring journey through how people have decorated and designed their world, and one of the great decorative-arts museums anywhere.
Mind the temporary exhibitions
The MAD is famous for its blockbuster fashion exhibitions, which can be ticketed separately and are not covered by the pass — consistent with the pass excluding temporary shows. The permanent collections are covered, so check whether a current fashion exhibition needs its own ticket before you go.
A design lover’s highlight
For anyone interested in design, interiors, fashion or the decorative arts, the MAD is a standout use of the pass — less crowded than the Louvre next door, yet rich and absorbing. Its galleries reward a relaxed wander, and the museum shop is a designer’s delight.
Opening and location
The MAD is typically closed on Mondays, with a late opening one evening a week for temporary exhibitions, so check current hours. It’s perfectly placed on Rue de Rivoli beside the Louvre and the Tuileries, making it easy to weave into a central, art-filled day on your pass.
A perfect Louvre-area pairing
Because it adjoins the Louvre and faces the Tuileries, the MAD pairs naturally with the pass-included Louvre and Orangerie nearby. You could spend a morning with design at the MAD, then cross to the Tuileries for Monet’s Water Lilies — all on the same pass.
What else the pass covers
Beyond the MAD, the pass includes over 50 museums and monuments — the Louvre, Orsay, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, the Arc de Triomphe and more, plus lesser-known gems. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs shows how much variety the pass unlocks beyond the obvious icons.
Tips for your visit
- Use your pass for the permanent collections.
- Check temporary fashion shows — they may be separate.
- Avoid Mondays (typically closed).
- Allow 1.5–2 hours for the collections.
- Pair it with the Louvre and Orangerie nearby.
Buy your Paris Museum Pass for design lovers
To explore centuries of design and decorative arts without a separate ticket, buy your Paris Museum Pass online in advance and book free slots where required. Secure your pass and add the Musée des Arts Décoratifs to your Louvre-area day.
Frequently asked questions
Does the pass include the Musée des Arts Décoratifs?
Yes — its permanent collections are covered.
Are the fashion exhibitions included?
Often not — blockbuster temporary shows may be ticketed separately.
What will I see?
Furniture, design, decorative arts and fashion from the Middle Ages to today.
Where is it?
In the Rivoli wing of the Louvre palace, beside the Tuileries.
When is it closed?
Typically Mondays — check current hours.
What’s nearby on the pass?
The Louvre and the Orangerie.