Musée Carnavalet vs LUMA Arles

The official "Carnavalet Museum - History of Paris" audio-guide application is the perfect companion to explore the museum. Thanks to this app, available in 7 languages, you can prepare your visit and save your favorites, but above all, discover the collections of the oldest museum in the City of Paris through 5 chronological routes. You can also choose the route of the masterpieces so as not to miss any essential works from this museum retracing the history of Paris from prehistoric times to the present day. Each course is also composed of commentary for young audiences. The Carnavalet - History of Paris museum is the oldest museum in the City of Paris. It is located in the heart of the Marais, one of the districts of the capital where the architectural heritage is particularly well preserved. After 4 years of work it reopens in 2021.

PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT 1. Find all practical information as well as our advice to help you 2 Buy your ticket to discover the exhibitions or enjoy a guided tour 3. Discover The Tower designed by Frank Gehry and the landscaped park, designed by landscape architect Bas Smets 4. Find out about the accessibility of each space and activity CUSTOMIZE YOUR VISIT 1. Find free audio and written content to better understand LUMA Arles and the works presented 2. Let yourself be guided by our thematic itineraries: New Exhibitions, History and Architecture, Regions and Landscapes, or Artist Interventions 3. Compose your own personal itinerary for a tailored visit 4. Find your way around the Parc des Ateliers with the help of our interactive maps EXTEND THE EXPERIENCE 1. Discover all our restaurants and reserve a table for lunch 2. Find our online content and continue your visit from home 3. Let yourself be swept away by all of our surprises! To take advantage of all of the features, remember to take your earphones. About LUMA Arles: LUMA Arles is an 11-hectare interdisciplinary creative campus founded by Maja Hoffmann in France’s Provence region. Fully open to the public since the June 2021 inauguration of the LUMA Tower and park, it is a place where thinkers including artists, scientists, and researchers explore the relationships between art, culture, the environment, and human rights. LUMA Arles is located on the site of a former national railway complex reimagined into art spaces with Frank Gehry, Annabelle Selldorf and Bas Smets for the lush, landscaped park.