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Musee de la Musique
221 Avenue Jean Jaurès, Paris, 7501, France
+33 1 4484 4600
site: Musee de la Musique
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This museum is linked to the Cité de la Musique, a place focusing on music, culture, teaching and listening - it is dedicated to music lovers. It houses about 4500 instruments from the 16th Century to today. Thanks to headsets, paintings, sculptures, engravings and models, visitors are introduced to the history of music. Each section is presented by a theme and accompanied by a piece of music. The museum, with this innovative concept is truly international. It includes a technical restoration laboratory and a major research and information center. The auditorium offers regular cultural events and concerts (using instruments from the museum).

Credit Cards Accepted

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Directions

Porte de Pantin

Area

In the Cité de la Musique

Hours

Tu to Sa from 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM,Su from 01:00 PM to 06:00 PM

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