Museums in 5th Arr. - Panthéon
THE 10 BEST Museums in 5th Arr. - Panthéon (Paris)
Museums in 5th Arr. - Panthéon
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What travellers are saying
- Traveler OWashington DC, DC1,068 contributionsSet on the site of Gallo-Roman baths from nearly 2,000 years ago, this is an excellent museum on medieval history, namely that of Paris and France. It's a two story museum (lift available) containing many artifacts and remnants from Gallo-Roman times onwards. Excellent displays and the museum is well laid out. Certain displays may be closed or open dependent on the time of year. The outdoor sections are only open when the time is right - usually when the weather is nicer. There's an audio guide available sometimes which is very helpful. You can also arrange a guided tour ahead of time. Gift shop at the end with many books on the subjects covered in the museum. Lockers and bathrooms available on site as well. It's right off of Cluny metro stop and when done at the museum there are plenty of eateries and shops just outside the museum.Written 11 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- hlaurenStoke-on-Trent, UK22 contributionsUnfortunately, this wonderfully set out museum with many seemingly interesting exhibitions and information was sort of ruined through the fact I couldn’t understand any of it. Spent the afternoon just looking at the preserved creates etc. it’s a shame as many of the screens look as if they can easily be changed and therefore a small english sub section could be added. I understand I’m in a different country and of course french should come first, but I also know it’s sort of expected of large tourist institutions to cater to the English language since it’s so widely spoken and understood. Also bear in mind my friend, a fluent French speaker and full time resident fully expected their to be English available too! Also a note to bring your own food/snacks, this is the most expensive food I’ve seen in Paris yet!Written 24 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rachel CHailsham, UK8 contributionsThis is such a fabulous little museum, small but perfectly formed. Entry is free and a visit will take less than an hour but it is well worth it if you're in the area. The highlight is the chance to view Marie Curie's laboratory and office.Written 27 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Emily MLeiden, The Netherlands411 contributionsThis is essentially a natural history museum. It’s been recently renovated, and the new facility is beautiful. The collection is fine, though nothing particularly special if you have been to other similar museums. Bring a euro coin if you want to use the coat check.Written 31 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jean marc BParis, France24 contributionsThe place is interesting and present the Parisian police along the centuries. It is well documented..
The museum is freeWritten 12 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Paulista668São Paulo322 contributionsI was taken by my wife rather reluctantly to an exhibition on perfume making which I had never associated with the Arab world. In fact I thought it was a bit of a cheek to hold such an event in Paris, the center of the world´s perfume trade. The displays traced the origin of perfumes and spices ranging from musk deer found in the Himalayas to basic herbs like thyme and mint found all over the Mediterranean. There were videos and mock-ups of Arab souks and visitors could sample the different scents.
OK if you like that kind of thing but I found the part related to France´s colonization of North Africa which led to the “L´Orientalisme” school of art more interesting. Through this, I discovered the paintings of an artist called Etienne Dinet whom I have now become a fan of. He loved Algeria so much that he even converted to Islam and painted pictures of the country and its people, particularly its lovely women.Written 20 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AlbertSalichsManresa, Spain11,524 contributionsGaleries de Paléontologie et Anatomie comparée is a natural sciences museum located close to the Jardin des Plantes (a zone, where you can see some natural science museums), in Paris. I came here with my 7 years old daughter and she enjoyed a lot seeing a lot of skeletons of animals. Really, you can see skeletons from typical animals (like lions, tigers, horses, primates), which you can see in zoos, marine animals, and also skeletons of extinct animals like dinosaurs. Very interesting place for children and adults.
(See also Grande Galerie de l'Evolution, and Le Menagerie, les zoo du Jardin des plantes)Written 28 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Steve RTemecula, CA2,149 contributionsThis ended up being the best Museum of our trip. Being a military fan it was MUCH more than expected. First of it is HUGE! The artifacts are top notch. I mean they have napoleon's horse on display. Absolutely magnificent weapons displays all the way back to the 1400's. Believe me when I say you can't miss this. We spent double the time here compared to The Louvre.Written 14 May 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TravelingDrZEaston, PA442 contributionsI enjoyed the individual mineral displays. Many of which are very large. That said, it is not a very large galleria. It is actually a short visit. Expensive for that.Written 8 October 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gordon WBroken Hill, Australia1,579 contributionsThis collection is truly superb - the 1 500 specimens on display were selected because of their rarity, quality and importance in earth sciences and industrial/artistic applications.
The minerals are beautifully displayed in large glass cabinets and are organised by chemical composition and structure. We still get amazed seeing the incredible variety of crystal structures for minerals which have the same chemical composition.
Whilst you are not allowed to take photos, a portion (about 450 specimens) of the collection is available on CD-Rom (for Euros 10 from memory). There are also a few books for sale including the excellent 'Minéraux remarquables' by the Director of the collection, Jean-Claude Boulliard, which has superb photos. It is in French of course!
At Euros 6, the visit was incredible value. We will certainly go again.Written 19 July 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - a9g85 contributionsWe paid 33 euros to take our daughter into this disappointing place. There were lacklustre exhibits. Most of the buttons to press were broken. None of the interactive exhibits worked... for example the smell has gone from the sensory items. I complained to the staff and they agreed with me that it was no good, but that their boss will not listen to them. Here is a message to the boss of the museum.... please learn that tourists need quality entertainment. Go on a visit to the science museum in London and "We the curious" in Bristol UK and learn some new skills.Written 26 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.