MUSEE CERNUSCHI

Practical information

MUSEE CERNUSCHI

7, avenue Velasquez

75008

PARIS

Metro :

Villiers

Bus :

30, 94

telephone number :

01.45.63.50.75

www.cernuschi.paris.fr

Access for persons with limited mobility

Tourisme & Handicap label

Museum

Municipal

Henri Cernushi (1821-1896) bequested the City of Paris private
collections of asian art as well as his mansion located at the
entry of Parc Monceau.
The museum shows a remarkable collection of old chinese art (pieces of pottery, jade items, ivories, bronzes, statuettes), and also beautiful contemporary paintings.
It often organizes exhibitions on oriental art.
Library (with appointment), readings, literary meetings, calligraphy and oriental painting demonstrations.

Others informations

Architecturals styles :

Neo renaissance style

List of collections :

Archaeology, Sculpture, History, Painting, Bronzes

Collections period :

19th century

Opening days and times

Open/Closed :

Closed for works until 2004. The temporary exhibits still go on during this period. Informations : 01 45 63 50 75.
10am - 5.40pm

Days of week :

Open on those public holidays :

Individual tours

Independant tour.

Guided tour.

Free :

Since December 22nd 2001, the permanent collections are free for everyone. There is still a charge for admission the to the temporary exhibitions (free for -14yrs).

Group tours

Group of adults with museum guide.

School groups with museum guide.

Group of adults with own guide.

Services

Foreign language tour :

On request.

Foreign language information.

Educational activities :

Demonstrations of Chinese calligraphy.
Literary meetings.

Room hire.

Other services :

Museum & Monuments pass		Child minding		Animals welcome
Bookshop