Musée Grévin: Tickets and Info

Situated in Paris's vibrant 9th arrondissement, Musée Grévin is a renowned private wax museum founded in 1882. Created initially to provide readers the opportunity to visualize famous personalities before the widespread use of photography, this museum now showcases approximately 300 wax figures of prominent historical and contemporary figures.

Visitors can explore intricately staged scenes from French history and modern culture, alongside artistic spaces such as the Grévin theater and the Palais des Mirages, which features captivating optical illusions. The museum’s collection is continually updated, reflecting cultural shifts while preserving its heritage as a significant Parisian attraction.

Number of annual visitors: Approx. 800,000
Founded: June 5, 1882
Number of wax figures: Over 400

The Musée Grévin is open year-round, seven days a week, though opening and closing times vary depending on the day and the season.

Standard Hours: The museum is generally open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Monday through Friday, during non-holiday and non-school break periods.

Weekend and Peak Hours: On Saturdays, Sundays, and during all French school holidays and public holidays, the museum usually opens earlier, from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM, to accommodate higher visitor numbers.

Last Admission: Please note that the last entry is always one hour before the stated closing time. We strongly recommend arriving well before this cut-off to allow ample time to enjoy all the exhibits.

Best Time to Visit: For a quieter experience with fewer crowds, your best option is to visit on a weekday morning right as the museum opens or in the late afternoon, approximately an hour or two before closing time.

The Musée Grévin is housed within a historic Parisian building, yet extensive renovations have been undertaken to ensure a high level of accessibility for all visitors, particularly those with reduced mobility.

The entire tour route has been adapted with a combination of accessible elevators and ramps to connect the various exhibition levels.

Visitors with a valid disability card can benefit from priority access at the entrance and to the various exhibition rooms, including the Hall of Mirrors.

Accessible restrooms with grab handles and adequate space are available on-site.

Visitors requiring assistance are advised to approach a staff member upon arrival, and museum personnel can offer support during the visit.

For convenience, wheelchairs are available for loan free of charge upon request at the museum reception desk, though booking this equipment in advance is not strictly required.

Due to the central location and historic nature of the surrounding area, parking is limited, so being dropped off directly outside the museum entrance on Boulevard Montmartre is recommended for ease of access.

The museum offers free entry to visually impaired individuals, and service animals such as guide dogs are welcome throughout the premises.

Although the exhibits are primarily visual, and guests cannot touch the wax figures for preservation reasons, staff are available to offer verbal guidance and direction.

As the museum is a highly visual experience, it is generally accessible. Written information is provided on plaques, and a video detailing the making of the wax mannequins (which primarily uses background music without essential dialogue) is available.

Museum staff are present in the exhibition rooms and can help direct and assist guests. Visitors should be aware that the sound and light show in the Hall of Mirrors alternates between light and dark rooms and can be visually intense; this specific experience can be avoided if it may cause distress.