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Best Small Museums
Musée de l'Orangerie For Monet's sublime Water Lilies series.
Musée Maillol-Fondation Dina Vierny Splendid museum focusing on the work of sculptor
Aristide Maillol.
Cinémathèque Française Props, early equipment and short clips bring cinematic history to
life.
Musée Marmottan Monet The world's largest Monet collection.
Musée de la Vie Romantique Dedicated to the work of two romantic-era artists.
Best Science Museums
Cité des Sciences Excellent science-related exhibits and attractions for all ages.
Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle Dinosaur skeletons, taxidermied elephants and excel-
lent temporary exhibits.
Palais de la Découverte Engaging, interactive children's science museum attached to the
Grand Palais.
Musée des Arts et Métiers Europe's oldest science and technology museum.
Best Residence Museums
Musée National Eugène Delacroix The romantic artist's home and studio contains many of
his more intimate works.
Musée Cognacq-Jay Treasure trove of artwork and objets d'art.
Musée Nissim de Camondo Sumptuous mansion housing a private 19th-century collection
of art and furnishings.
Musée Bourdelle Monumental bronzes displayed in the house and workshop of sculptor An-
toine Bourdelle.
Maison de Victor Hugo Victor Hugo's former quarters, overlooking Paris' most elegant
square.