The Picasso Museum is situated in a 17th century mansion in the heart of Paris. The collection was started in 1973, after the French government accepted
Picasso's own collection in lieu of death duties, and was added to after his widow's death in 1990. All the phases of work from the Paris-based artist are represented including his paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures and even poetry. Memorable works include the self-portrait Paolo as Harlequin and Nude in an Armchair. Most of
Picasso's great paintings however are owned by and housed in foreign museums or are in the hands of private collectors. The museum is currently closed for renovations.
Address: Hôtel Salé, 5 Rue de Thorigny
Website:
www.musee-picasso.fr Telephone: (01) 4271 2521 Transport: Métro Chemin Vert, St-Paul or Saint-Sébastien Froissart; bus 29, 96, 69, 75
Opening times: Wednesday to Monday 9:30am-5:30pm.
Admission: €8.50; free for under 18s
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