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

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Paris, France

Non-refundable

This ticket cannot be cancelled and is non-refundable

About this tour

This skip-the-line ticket gets you straight into the Musée de l'Homme, the anthropology and natural history museum inside the Palais de Chaillot on the Place du Trocadéro. The main permanent gallery traces human evolution, biology, and cultures through fossils, skeletons, prehistoric tools, and ethnographic objects from around the world, organized around three questions: who we are, where we come from, and where we're headed. Your ticket also covers the museum's rotating temporary exhibitions. There's a cafe with a head-on view of the Eiffel Tower if you want a break partway through.

Highlights

See a row of 20 preserved animal brains, from a lizard's up to an elephant's, and a human one too
Look at how humans connect to the rest of the living world, from plants and animals to beliefs and spirits
Take a break at the museum cafe, which looks straight across at the Eiffel Tower
Walk through the Galerie de l'Homme, the permanent gallery built around who we are, where we come from, and where we're going
Visit inside the Palais de Chaillot, built for the 1937 International Exposition across the river from the Eiffel Tower

Places You Will Visit

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Included / Excluded

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

Visiting the Musée de l'Homme: 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, so the upper floors and terrace give you one of the cleaner head-on views of the tower in the city. Your visit centers on the Galerie de l'Homme, the permanent gallery that walks you through human evolution, biology, languages, and cultures using fossils, skeletons, prehistoric tools, and ethnographic objects, with interactive and multimedia displays mixed in. The whole thing is built around three questions, roughly who we are, where we come from, and where we're going, which makes it easy to follow whether you're visiting with older kids or on your own. The museum also runs temporary exhibitions regularly, and those are covered by your ticket.

Opening hours are generally 11:00 to 19:00, with last admission about 45 minutes before closing. The museum is usually closed on Tuesdays and on a few public holidays including January 1, May 1, and December 25, and hours can shift for special events, so it's worth checking the official site before you go. Plan on roughly two to three hours to see the main collections at a comfortable pace. Getting here is simple: the Trocadéro Metro station (lines 6 and 9) is right on the square, and it's a walk of about 15 to 20 minutes from the Eiffel Tower across the Pont d'Iéna. There's no dress code, but wear comfortable shoes, since you'll be on your feet for a while.

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Local time 7:16 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 cover?

It traces the human story, covering evolution, biology, languages, and cultures through fossils, skeletons, prehistoric tools, and ethnographic objects from around the world.

Is the museum good for kids?

Yes. The main gallery uses interactive and multimedia displays and is organized around clear questions, which works well for older children as well as adults.

How long should I plan for a visit?

Allow roughly two to three hours to see the permanent gallery at a comfortable pace, and a bit more if there's a temporary exhibition on.

Do I still need to buy a ticket at the museum?

No. This is a skip-the-line ticket, so you go straight in without buying at the entrance, which is handy during busier periods.

Does this ticket include the temporary exhibitions?

Yes. Along with skip-the-line entry to the permanent collection, your ticket covers the museum's rotating temporary exhibitions.

Is the museum accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes. The Musée de l'Homme is largely accessible, with elevators and ramps throughout the exhibition spaces.

Is there anywhere to eat or take a break?

Yes. There's a balcony cafe inside the museum with a view across to the Eiffel Tower, so you can stop partway through your visit.

Where exactly is the Musée de l'Homme?

It's inside the Palais de Chaillot on the Place du Trocadéro, directly across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. The Trocadéro Metro station is right on the square.

What is the building the museum is in?

The museum occupies the Palais de Chaillot, built for the 1937 International Exposition. Its upper floors and terrace frame the Eiffel Tower across the Trocadéro gardens and the river.

How recently was the museum renovated?

The collection grew out of 19th-century institutions, and the museum reopened in 2015 after a long, thorough renovation.