Place to visit
Musée Guimet, France: what it is and when to go
Musée Guimet is a museum in France (París). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. It has articles in 35 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · History, Museums and art
- Where
- France · Place d'Iéna 6, 75116
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 16 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 10:00-18:00; Tu off; Dec 25 off; Jan 01 off; May 01 off; Dec 24 10:00-16:45; Dec 31 10:00-16:45; easter -1 day 10:00-16:45; easter +49 days 10:00-16:45
- Website
- guimet.fr
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 48.86539, 2.29356
What it is and where
Musée Guimet is a museum in France (París). It has articles in 35 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in París, where this site lists 304 more places to see, 2.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.86539, 2.29356; the nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in France. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Musée Guimet is March to October.
- JanPossible8:28
- FebPossible9:55
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:28
- MayBest time15:03
- JunBest time15:56
- JulBest time15:35
- AugBest time14:10
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:31
- NovPossible8:53
- DecPossible8:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Museums and art | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Musée Guimet has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to France
To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the France checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Shangri-La HotelHistory186 m
- Palacio TokioMuseum253 m
- Museo de Arte Moderno de ParísMuseum333 m
- Aquarium de Paris - CinéaquaWith kids · Wildlife401 m
- Explanada de TrocaderoNature517 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: History
- Torre Eiffel
- Enceinte urbaine de Besançon: City walls
- Museo de Orsay: Museum
- Catedral de Notre Dame
- Castillo de Montsoreau
- Vichy
Every France place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Musée Guimet?
It is a museum in France. It has articles in 35 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Musée Guimet?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03.
How do you get to Musée Guimet?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 16 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Shangri-La Hotel, Palacio Tokio, Museo de Arte Moderno de París. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- París304 places to see in and around París, France: Torre Eiffel, Museo del Louvre, Museo de Orsay. Best time: March to October.
- History5933 places for history in France, from Torre Eiffel to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Musée Guimet on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.