Do I need to print my ticket, or is a mobile ticket accepted?

A mobile ticket displayed on your phone is accepted at the entrance — no printing required.

Can I cancel my ticket if my plans change?

Please check the cancellation terms shown at checkout. Date-only tickets typically have a defined cancellation window.

My child is under 18 — do I still need to add them as a ticket?

Children under 18 enter free of charge and do not require a paid ticket.

Can I bring my bag or suitcase inside?

No luggage is permitted inside the museum. Plan to travel light or arrange storage before your visit.

What time should I arrive to make sure I get in?

Last admission is 40 minutes before the museum closes, so aim to arrive with plenty of time to spare.

Is the museum accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

The Palais de Chaillot has lift access to the galleries. Contact the museum directly to confirm specific accessibility arrangements before your visit.

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine

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Duration

8 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Skip-the-line admission

Entry to all permanent collection galleries

Not included

Temporary or special exhibitions (may require a separate ticket)

Luggage storage (no luggage permitted inside the museum)

Food and drink

How to redeem

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine, 1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, Paris

Head to the museum entrance at the Palais de Chaillot on Place du Trocadéro. Present your mobile ticket (or printed confirmation) at the skip-the-line entry point to be admitted directly.

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What to bring

Mobile ticket or printed confirmation
Valid photo ID if requested
No large bags or luggage — these are not permitted inside

Know before you go

No luggage or large bags are permitted inside the museum.

Last admission is 40 minutes before closing time.

Children under 18 enter free — no ticket needed for them.

The museum is located in the Palais de Chaillot on Place du Trocadéro, a short walk from the Trocadéro Métro station (lines 6 and 9).

Good to know

Suitable forAdults, families with children, architecture and history enthusiasts

AccessibilityLift access available; contact the museum to confirm full accessibility

DurationSelf-guided; allow 1.5–3 hours depending on your pace

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine

Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine

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