Carnavalet Museum in Paris: The People of Paris Exhibition Ticket

From Special Exhibitions to Permanent Collections! Conquer the Paris History Museum

This ticket allows you to visit the special exhibition running until February 7, 2026, as well as the museum's permanent exhibitions covering the history of Paris. The exhibition sheds new light on Paris after the war, when the city's population peaked. It meticulously recreates the daily lives of Parisians in the 1920s and 30s, tracking the city's residents individually and collectively through the distribution of the earth and the entire building. It will be a valuable time to gain a deep understanding of the history and culture of Paris!

Attraction points

The oldest museum in Paris
You can visit the Carnavalet Museum, the oldest history museum in Paris.

Integrated viewing of permanent and special exhibitions
You can see not only the current 'People of Paris' special exhibition, but also the permanent exhibitions covering the history of Paris.

Using rare census data
You can enjoy the exhibition through unprecedented data based on the Paris population census of 1926, 1931 and 1936.

Insights into the city and individual lives
Through a mosaic of diverse life stories, you can better understand Paris' past and ourselves.