The Musée Grévin, 10 boulevard Montmartre in Paris, is open every day of the year, and booking is not mandatory. Full-rate admission costs €28 for an adult at the ticket desk; dated online tickets go down to €21, depending on the date. Allow 1.5 hours for the visit, on a one-way route among more than 220 wax figures. We calculated the distance to the Opéra Garnier and the Louvre so you can combine visits.
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Musée Grévin: key facts
- Hours: vary by date; on 16 October 2026, opening 10 am, closing 6 pm, last entry 5 pm — checked on 16 October 2026 on grevin-paris.com
- Standard price (ticket desk): adult (19 and over) €28, child (5–18) €19.80, free for under-5s — checked on 16 October 2026 on grevin-paris.com
- Booking: not mandatory; tickets online, at the desk or from resellers; tickets are not skip-the-line — checked on 16 October 2026 on grevin-paris.com
- Closing day: none; open every day, Sundays and public holidays included
- Time needed: 1.5 hours on average
- Prices recorded on 16 October 2026 and subject to change: check before you go.
Grévin tickets: official vs resellers
| Ticket | Adult | Child (5–18) | Where? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full rate | €28 | €19.80 | Ticket desk |
| Reduced rate (with proof) | €24.50 | €17.60 | Ticket desk only |
| Family offer (4 people including at least 2 children) | €19.75 per person, i.e. €79 | extra child €15.80 | Ticket desk |
| Dated online ticket | from €21 | from €16 | Official ticket office; price depends on the date and expected crowds |
The reduced rate applies to seniors (60 and over), high-school students, students, large families, job seekers, recipients of French social-assistance benefits, people with disabilities (and their companion), teachers, military personnel and police officers. Since Grévin is a private museum, the free admission for under-26s that applies at national museums does not apply here; visually impaired people enter free.
Destination de Voyage calculation: at the desk, a family of 2 adults and 2 children pays €95.60 at the full rate, against €79 with the Family offer, a €16.60 saving; online, the same group can get down to €74 at the best dated price. The FAQ also mentions resellers: preferably buy on the official ticket office, and note that a reseller voucher must be printed and exchanged at the desk.
Family budget: which option to choose?
| Option for 2 adults + 2 children (5–18) | Total cost | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Full rate at the desk | €95.60 | 2 × €28 + 2 × €19.80 |
| Family offer at the desk | €79 | 4 × €19.75 |
| Dated online tickets at the lowest recorded price | €74 | 2 × €21 + 2 × €16 |
| Reduced rate at the desk (if eligible, e.g. large family) | €84.20 | 2 × €24.50 + 2 × €17.60 |
How to read it: the Family offer at the desk is the safest option, since its price does not depend on the date; the dated online ticket can be cheaper on quiet days, but you need to compare the price shown for your date. Each extra child costs €15.80 with the Family offer. Children under 5 enter free, whatever the option.
Before you go: check the day’s hours in the official calendar, allow €2 for the cloakroom if you have a stroller or luggage, and bring proof if you are counting on a reduced rate. E-tickets are shown on a smartphone; only reseller vouchers must be printed. The museum café is closed « until further notice » according to the FAQ: eat before or after the visit, in the Grands Boulevards and covered passages neighborhood.
Opening hours and closing days
The museum is open every day of the year, including Sundays, public holidays and festival days. Hours vary by date and appear in the calendar on the Plan your visit page. On the day we checked (Friday 16 October 2026): opening at 10 am, closing at 6 pm, last entry at 5 pm. The calendar for other days only displays interactively: check your date, especially during holidays and festivals.
Best time to visit
The museum itself advises coming right at opening or late in the day to avoid crowds. It notes that tickets are not skip-the-line and that the wait at the security check can lengthen during holidays. Since the route is entirely air-conditioned and covered, Grévin is a safe bet in rainy weather, frequent in Paris from October to January (9.5 to 11.4 rainy days a month according to the Météo-France Paris-Montsouris normals taken from our Paris page), or during a heat wave.
| Month | Paris max °C (°F) | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 (46) | 9.9 |
| February | 8.8 (48) | 9.1 |
| March | 12.8 (55) | 9.5 |
| April | 16.6 (62) | 8.6 |
| May | 20.2 (68) | 9.2 |
| June | 23.4 (74) | 8.3 |
| July | 25.7 (78) | 7.4 |
| August | 25.6 (78) | 8.1 |
| September | 21.5 (71) | 7.5 |
| October | 16.5 (62) | 9.5 |
| November | 11.1 (52) | 10.4 |
| December | 8.0 (46) | 11.4 |
Route and duration
- 1.5 hours on average according to the museum; there is no map, the route is one-way and passes through every room.
- Photos and videos allowed: pose next to the figures, but touching them is prohibited (each statue takes more than 6 months to make).
- Final exit: the ticket is single-use, with no re-entry during the day.
- Shop accessible without a ticket via the Passage Jouffroy.
Combining Grévin with the Opéra Garnier (and the Louvre)
| From Grévin to | As-the-crow-flies distance | Estimated walking time |
|---|---|---|
| Palais Garnier (Opéra) | 760 m (0.5 mi) | about 13 minutes |
| Louvre Museum | 1.3 km (0.8 mi) | about 22 minutes |
Grévin and the Opéra Garnier are therefore about ten minutes’ walk apart along the Grands Boulevards: half a day is enough for both. The Louvre is about a twenty-minute walk away, or a few metro stops.
Getting there
- Metro: lines 8 and 9, Grands Boulevards station.
- Bus: lines 20, 74 and 85, Grands Boulevards stop.
- Car: no dedicated parking; nearby parking garages listed by the museum (Indigo rue Vivienne, Chauchat-Drouot, Vinci Place de la Bourse).
Accessibility and visitor rules
Since its 2001 renovation, Grévin has been accessible to wheelchair users; a public accessibility register can be consulted on the website. Cloakroom at €2 for coats, strollers and luggage. Restrooms at the entrance and after The Voice area (changing table). Under-15s must be accompanied by an adult. Small dogs and cats are admitted if carried in a bag.
Common mistakes (official rules)
- Thinking the online ticket skips the line: it is not skip-the-line.
- Hoping for a reduced rate online: reduced rates are only sold at the desk, with proof.
- Arriving with a voucher on your phone: it must be printed.
- Touching the statues: prohibited.
- Eating or picnicking in the museum: prohibited.
- Paying with Cadhoc gift vouchers: not accepted; no change is given on gift vouchers and gift cards.
What to see nearby
After Grévin: the Opéra Garnier a few minutes away, the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, or the Eiffel Tower. Grévin belongs to the same group as Parc Astérix. The rest of your stay: things to do in Paris.
History of the museum and how the statues are made
The Musée Grévin opened on 5 June 1882, at 10 boulevard Montmartre (Paris 9th). The idea came from the journalist Arthur Meyer, founder of the daily Le Gaulois, who wanted to show the personalities of the news in three dimensions; the caricaturist Alfred Grévin gave it his name and was its artistic director. The museum now presents more than 250 personalities.
New entries are chosen each year by the Académie Grévin, created in 2001 and made up of media professionals: you cannot therefore « order » your own statue. For each statue, the workshops take the personality’s measurements, mold their hands and choose their hair; the museum cites, for example, for the singer M. Pokora, 3 sessions with the star, 250,000 natural hairs and 34 kg (75 lb) of wax.
Frequently asked questions
How much is admission to the Musée Grévin?
At the desk, €28 for an adult and €19.80 for a child aged 5 to 18; free for under-5s. Online, the dated ticket starts at €21 (adult) and €16 (child) depending on the date (recorded on 16 October 2026).
Do you need to book the Musée Grévin?
No, advance booking is not mandatory. The online ticket can be cheaper, but it is not skip-the-line.
What are the Musée Grévin opening hours?
The museum is open every day; hours vary by date. On 16 October 2026: 10 am–6 pm, last entry 5 pm.
How long does a visit to the Musée Grévin take?
1.5 hours on average, on a one-way route.
Is the Musée Grévin free for under-26s?
No: it is a private museum. It is free for under-5s, and a reduced rate applies to students.
Which arrondissement is the Musée Grévin in?
In the 9th arrondissement, at 10 boulevard Montmartre, near the Grands Boulevards metro station.
Our sources
- Musée Grévin (grevin-paris.com): plan your visit (daily hours, access), ticket desk prices, FAQ, consulted on 16 October 2026
- Météo-France: 1991–2020 normals, Paris-Montsouris station, taken from our Paris page
- Wikidata: coordinates of the Musée Grévin (Q1265070), the Palais Garnier (Q187840) and the Louvre (Q19675)
- Grévin Paris (grevin-paris.com): « Les ateliers Grévin » page (history, Académie Grévin, making the statues) and home page (number of personalities), consulted on 16 October 2026
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.