Musée Jacquemart-André

This small, intimate museum is currently hosting an amazing special exhibit from the House of Borghese in Rome, showcasing works by classical Italian masters. Advance tickets are highly recommended. If you can't get them, be prepared to wait in line; my wait was about an hour.

What a great little museum. Intimate, in a large private mansion, with a wonderful restaurant (Nelie - see separate review). Tickets are 20 Euros (17 Euros for seniors), there is also a handheld audioguide for an additional 3 Euros. Book in advance on the website - musee-jacquemart-andre.com. You can arrive and buy tickets, but it can get crowded and they do manage the number of tickets sold each day. We visited while they were sharing "Masterpieces from the Borghese Gallery" and these were truly masterpieces. Even a philistine would recognize the masters who painted these artworks. There were famous works from Caravaggio, Rubens, Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Bernini, plus a host of lesser-known artists. (Not to mention the permanent art collection, which has great painters at all times.) I will say that the lighting wasn't ideal in all the rooms. This is a mansion - a residence, so not designed as a museum to exhibit the art. Most works were illuminated by single overhead spotlights that created bright highlights on the paintings. I had to view some from different angles to be able to fully view and enjoy some of the art. Luckily since they limit the number of visitors, there is enough time and space to find good viewing angles. Being a relatively small museum, you can see an amazing amount of art within a short time. The building itself is worth admiring as well. (Ask a docent about the hydraulic wall that dropped into the basement to open the main ballroom for large parties of up to 1,000 people.) The double staircase and the mural behind it are particularly beautiful and interesting. The museum has regular changes of the contents, so check to see what is being featured when you are planning your visit. Even if there is no special exhibit, the Museum itself and the permanent exhibits are worth the visit. If you are fluent in French, there are special VIP visits possible. Also - they hold actual Opera performances on some evenings - until mid-June 2025, they are performing Verdi's La Traviata and Rigoletto (usually on Saturday nights, occasionally on other evenings). Our trip didn't align well, otherwise I would have definitely attended - seeing a classical opera in a private mansion designed for large groups would be a rare treat.

It was a challenge to appreciate much of this gorgeous private mansion with the crush of people and the rushed lines! It is a beautiful mansion, Hotel Particular, so decadently renovated. I enjoyed this the most! More than the art, more than the treasures on display, more than the restaurant. Perhaps I will try again…first thing in the morning. One this is for sure - buy a timed ticket!

Great place with elegant architecture and amazing art. It was a glimpse into the life of the aristocratic life style. Highly recommended if you want to slightly get away from busiest tourist attractions.

Great exhibit and good audio guide (for free on an app). Not too crowded

I expected this exquisite museum would be better after renovation but it was worse. The many visitors they let in despite times lots stifle the room. My wife had to leave cause she almost fainted.

The interior design, architecture and art works are absolutely worth visiting.

History of my ancestors living at this time in Paris was affirming for me. Can get crowded but worth a trip inside!