Musée de l'Homme Paris: Skip-the-Line Ticket

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Musée de l'Homme Paris: Skip-the-Line Ticket

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Paris, France

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

Skip the ticket line at the Musée de l'Homme, the anthropology museum inside the Palais de Chaillot overlooking the Eiffel Tower. The permanent Gallery of Humankind traces where our species came from through fossils, skeletons, and objects from cultures around the world, including a wall of 20 preserved animal brains. Your ticket covers the temporary exhibitions too, and the balcony cafe makes a good midway stop for the tower view.

Highlights

See 20 preserved animal brains side by side, from a lizard to an elephant and even a human brain
Trace how humans connect to the rest of the living world, from plants to animals to belief systems
Break for lunch at the balcony cafe with a straight-on view of the Eiffel Tower
Walk the Gallery of Humankind, built around three questions: who are we, where do we come from, where are we going
Housed in the Palais de Chaillot, built for the 1937 International Exposition on the Place du Trocadéro

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Included / Excluded

Skip-the-line entry to the Musée de l'Homme
Access to the temporary exhibitions

Planning Your Visit: Hours, Getting There, and What to Expect

The Musée de l'Homme sits inside the Palais de Chaillot at 17 Place du Trocadéro, directly across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. The quickest way in is the Trocadéro Metro station on lines 6 and 9, which lets out right on the square. Bus routes 22, 30, 32, 63, and 72 stop nearby, and if you take the RER C to Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel, it's a short walk across the Pont d'Iéna. From the foot of the Eiffel Tower itself, count on about 15 to 20 minutes on foot.

The museum is generally open 11:00 to 19:00, closed on Tuesdays and on certain public holidays including January 1, May 1, and December 25, with last admission about 45 minutes before closing. Hours can shift for temporary exhibitions and national holidays, so it's worth checking before you go. There's no dress code, but you'll cover a lot of ground across the galleries, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a light layer since the indoor temperature can vary. Plan on a calm, self-paced visit built around interactive displays, fossils, and ethnographic collections rather than a rushed one.

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Local time 4:35 AM, UTC+02:00

Available Days / Times

Monday : 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00
Tuesday
Wednesday : 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00
Thursday : 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00
Friday : 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00
Saturday : 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00
Sunday : 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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FAQs

What does the Musée de l'Homme focus on?

It's an anthropology and natural history museum built around a single question: who we are as a species and how we got here. Expect human evolution, biology, languages, and world cultures under one roof.

Is the museum good for kids?

Yes. The main gallery is organized around three plain questions, who are we, where do we come from, and where are we going, and the interactive displays keep older children engaged alongside adults.

How long should I plan for a visit?

Allow around two hours for the permanent Gallery of Humankind, and more if a temporary exhibition is running.

What does this ticket include?

Your ticket covers skip-the-line entry to the Musée de l'Homme plus access to the temporary exhibitions.

Where is the museum located?

Inside the Palais de Chaillot at 17 Place du Trocadéro, on the Trocadéro side of the Seine directly across from the Eiffel Tower.

Is the museum accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes. The building has elevators and ramps throughout, and staff can help on arrival if you have specific needs.

Is there somewhere to eat inside?

Yes. There's a balcony cafe with a head-on view of the Eiffel Tower, which makes a handy break partway through your visit.

Why is the building itself worth seeing?

The Palais de Chaillot was built for the 1937 International Exposition, and its upper floors and terrace give you one of the cleaner head-on views of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, framed across the Trocadéro gardens and the river.

How old are the museum's collections?

The collection has deep roots, growing out of institutions dating back to the 19th century. The museum reopened in 2015 after a long, thorough renovation.

Should I book a time slot in advance?

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