Does the Paris Museum Pass Include the Moulin Rouge?
No — the Paris Museum Pass does not include the Moulin Rouge. The famous cabaret is a commercial show with its own tickets, not a museum or monument, so it sits entirely outside the pass. The pass covers 50+ cultural sites instead. Here’s why, and how to enjoy a show alongside your pass.
The short answer
The Moulin Rouge is a cabaret dinner-and-show venue, not a heritage museum or monument, so it’s not part of the Paris Museum Pass — just as the pass doesn’t cover the Lido, the Crazy Horse or any other show. If you want to see the famous can-can revue, you’ll book tickets directly with the cabaret.
Why shows aren’t included
The pass is built around museums and monuments with permanent collections and heritage value. Commercial entertainment — cabarets, theatre, cinema, theme parks — falls outside that scope entirely. So the Moulin Rouge, like a Seine dinner cruise or the Opéra Garnier’s performances, is a separate, ticketed experience.
What the pass does cover
The pass gives unlimited entry to over 50 museums and monuments, including the Louvre, Orsay, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle, the Arc de Triomphe, the Panthéon and Les Invalides. So while a night at the Moulin Rouge is separate, the pass handles the cultural heart of your trip.
How to enjoy both
The Moulin Rouge runs in the evening, so it pairs perfectly with pass-packed days: spend your daytime hours in museums and monuments on the pass, then enjoy the cabaret at night. Because the show doesn’t compete with museum hours, you lose nothing from your pass days by adding it.
A Montmartre pairing
The Moulin Rouge sits at the foot of Montmartre, so you could spend a late afternoon exploring the free Sacré-Cœur basilica and the artists’ square at Place du Tertre, then head down to the cabaret for the evening. The hilltop is free to wander, complementing your pass-covered museums elsewhere.
Other entertainment exclusions
- The Moulin Rouge and other cabarets (Lido, Crazy Horse).
- Opéra Garnier performances and theatre.
- Seine dinner cruises and bus tours.
- Disneyland Paris and theme parks.
- Temporary exhibitions at included museums.
Is the pass still worth it?
Yes — a night at the Moulin Rouge is an evening treat that has no bearing on the pass’s daytime value. The pass pays for itself after about three major sites, so buy it for your museums and monuments and book the cabaret separately as a memorable night out.
Tips for combining both
- Book the Moulin Rouge directly, well ahead for popular dates.
- Buy the pass for your daytime sightseeing.
- Pair an afternoon in Montmartre with the evening show.
- Plan dinner timing around the performance.
- Budget separately for the cabaret.
Booking a Moulin Rouge show
Book directly with the Moulin Rouge well in advance, as the famous shows sell out, especially in summer and around the holidays. You can choose a show-only ticket or a dinner-and-show package, with set performance times in the evening. It’s a separate cost from your pass, so budget it as a special night out — and dress smartly, as there’s a dress code.
Buy your Paris Museum Pass for culture
For the city’s museums and monuments by day, buy your Paris Museum Pass online in advance and book your free timed slots — then book the Moulin Rouge separately for an unforgettable evening. Secure your pass and enjoy the best of Paris, day and night.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Paris Museum Pass include the Moulin Rouge?
No — it’s a cabaret show with its own tickets, not a museum.
Why isn’t it included?
The pass covers museums and monuments, not commercial entertainment.
What does the pass cover instead?
50+ museums and monuments, including the Louvre, Orsay and Versailles.
When is the Moulin Rouge?
In the evening — perfect after a day of pass-covered sightseeing.
Can I pair it with Montmartre?
Yes — explore the free Sacré-Cœur and Place du Tertre first.
Is the pass still worth it?
Yes — for three or more daytime sites, with the show as a separate evening treat.