Musée de l'Homme
Inside the Palais de Chaillot, facing the Eiffel Tower: the anthropology museum of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. Across 2,500 sq m, the Galerie de l'Homme traces the history and future of the human species.
Book your ticket
Book online to walk in without waiting in line, or buy directly on the museum's official website.
Full price €13 · reduced €10 (Pass Education) · free for visitors under 26 (EU). Prices checked on museedelhomme.fr. Some links are affiliate links (see Transparency).
Why go
- The anthropology museum of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, housed in the Palais de Chaillot.
- The Galerie de l'Homme: a permanent exhibition spanning 2,500 sq m.
- Who are we? The traits unique to human beings: beings of flesh, of thought, of bonds, of speech, plural beings.
- Where do we come from? The biological evolution of human lineages and masterpieces of Prehistory.
- Where are we going? A reflection on the future of the human species.
- A sensory trail with ethnographic busts, objects to touch and tactile modules.
The museum is right on Place du Trocadéro, facing the Eiffel Tower: easy to combine with the photo spot on the esplanade.
Prices
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Full price | €13 |
| Reduced rate (Pass Education) | €10 |
| Under 26 (EU residents) | Free |
| Jobseekers | Free |
| Teachers | Free |
| Visitors with disabilities (and companion) | Free |
Source: museedelhomme.fr.
Hours & access
The Galerie de l'Homme
The Galerie de l'Homme is the museum's permanent exhibition, laid out across 2,500 sq m. Its trail invites you to explore the history of the human species through three major questions.
- Who are we? Five traits that define human beings: beings of flesh, beings of thought, beings of bonds, beings of speech, plural beings.
- Where do we come from? The biological evolution of the different human lineages and the diversity of their ways of life, extended on the mezzanine by masterpieces of Prehistory.
- Where are we going? A projection on the future of the human species.
A sensory trail set up along the windows rounds out the visit: a location model, objects to touch and to hear, tactile panels paired with the display cases.
Frequently asked questions
How much does admission cost?
The full price is €13, the reduced rate (Pass Education) is €10. Admission is free for EU residents under 26, jobseekers, teachers and visitors with disabilities along with their companion.
What are the hours and the closing day?
Open every day from 11am to 7pm, except Tuesday. The museum is also closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25.
What can you see at the museum?
The Galerie de l'Homme, a permanent exhibition spanning 2,500 sq m, explores three questions: Who are we, Where do we come from and Where are we going. It reveals the biological evolution of human lineages, masterpieces of Prehistory and a sensory trail.
How do you get there from the Trocadéro?
The museum is right on Place du Trocadéro, inside the Palais de Chaillot. The Trocadéro métro station (lines 6 and 9) is at the foot of the building.
Ready to explore ?
Book your ticket online to walk in without waiting, then enjoy Place du Trocadéro and the view of the Eiffel Tower right next door.