Everything to Know About Musée de Montmartre Tickets
The Musée de Montmartre sits in the oldest house on the Butte, where Renoir, Suzanne Valadon and Maurice Utrillo once kept studios. Here is what the ticket covers, what the visit looks like, and whether it earns a spot on a Montmartre day that already includes the Sacre-Coeur.
About This Experience
About 1.5 hours at your own pace
$16 per person, includes the Renoir gardens
4.6 from 465 reviews
12 Rue Cortot, 75018 Paris, on the Butte Montmartre
Open daily, around 10:00 to 18:00
Renoir gardens with a view over the last Paris vineyard
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Is the Musée de Montmartre Ticket Worth It?
The entry ticket costs $16 and covers both the historic house and the Renoir gardens, with a 4.6 rating from 465 reviews behind it. That combination, a real collection inside the oldest house on the Butte plus a garden with a view over Paris's last working vineyard, makes it one of the better value stops in Montmartre. It also opens every day, so it fills a useful gap when some of the bigger national museums close for the week.
If your Montmartre day is built mainly around the Sacre-Coeur and the artists at Place du Tertre, this ticket adds context without adding much walking, since the museum sits a short stroll from both. It is a quieter, more focused visit than a trip to one of the major collections, so pair it with a look at the essential museums in Paris if you want the full range of what the city has to offer.
What You'll See
The house and gardens hold a small collection built entirely around the artists who lived and worked on the Butte.
- The oldest house on the Butte Montmartre
- The restored studio of Suzanne Valadon and Maurice Utrillo
- The Renoir gardens with a view over the last Paris vineyard
- Posters and paintings of bohemian, cabaret-era Montmartre
- The story of the Moulin Rouge and the Lapin Agile
- A quiet corner away from the Sacre-Coeur crowds
How a Visit Flows
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On arrival
Climb up from Lamarck-Caulaincourt
The walk up from the metro sets the scene before you even reach the door, since Montmartre is built on the hill.
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First stop
The Belle Epoque collection
Start inside the house itself, where posters and paintings trace the story of bohemian, cabaret-era Montmartre.
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Next
The Valadon and Utrillo studio
See the restored studio once used by Suzanne Valadon and her son Maurice Utrillo.
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Midway
The Renoir gardens
Step outside into the gardens for the view over the last working vineyard in Paris.
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Before you leave
Time on the Butte
Leave room in the schedule to wander the streets of the Butte once you are back outside.
Know Before You Go
Not suitable for
- Visitors who want a large national collection rather than a small historic house
- Anyone unable to manage the uphill walk from Lamarck-Caulaincourt
- A rushed schedule with only a few minutes to spare
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes for the hill and the gardens
- A ticket booked ahead for a smoother entry
- A camera for the view over the vineyard
- A light layer, since the gardens are outdoors
Not allowed
- Large bags or luggage inside the house
- Flash photography in the collection rooms
- Pets, other than registered service animals
Insider Tips
A few small choices make the visit smoother.
- Lamarck-Caulaincourt on line 12 is the closest metro stop, a short walk uphill from the entrance
- Visit in the morning before the Place du Tertre crowds arrive
- Book online rather than at the door to save time
- Combine the visit with a walk to the Sacre-Coeur, a short distance away
- The gardens are outdoors, so check the weather before you go
- Give yourself the full 1.5 hours rather than rushing through
Where You're Headed
Musée de Montmartre Tickets FAQ
How much are Musée de Montmartre tickets?
Entry costs around 15 euros, or $16 for the ticket on this page, and it includes the Renoir gardens.
What are the opening hours?
The museum is open daily, roughly 10:00 to 18:00.
What's the closest metro station?
Lamarck-Caulaincourt on line 12 is the closest, followed by Anvers on line 2, then a walk uphill.
How long does a visit take?
Most visitors spend about 1.5 hours moving through the house and the gardens.
Is the Musée de Montmartre good for families?
The mix of indoor rooms and outdoor gardens gives children room to move, and it stays quieter than the crowds around the Sacre-Coeur.
What will I see inside?
The house holds the restored studio of Suzanne Valadon and Maurice Utrillo, along with posters and paintings from bohemian, cabaret-era Montmartre.
What Visitors Say
The gardens alone were worth the walk up. Quiet and full of history.
A nice break from the crowds at Sacre-Coeur. Loved the Valadon studio.
Small but charming. Good value ticket and the vineyard view surprised us.