Book activities around the Jacquemart-André Museum
What to book—and why
I live on rue de Courcelles, five minutes from number 158, and the question I’m asked most often is about tickets. The answer is simple: you buy them at the museum. What almost no one asks me—and what interests me more—is what happens at the Hôtel André once the day is over. For the past few seasons, you can return at night. Two Verdi operas are performed in the ground-floor salons after closing, La Traviata and Rigoletto, with a glass of champagne and a private tour of the collections. It’s the only way I know to see the grand salon without the Saturday afternoon crowds.
The second experience I recommend is a two-hour private walk that starts at the Opéra, follows boulevard Haussmann, passes by the museum’s façade, and ends at parc Monceau. It doesn’t go inside the museum. Instead, it explains the new 1870s neighborhood where a banker built his home—and that’s the context most visitors miss when they climb the grand staircase.
The other three complete a Second Empire and Belle Époque day: the Palais Garnier, a 15-minute walk away; the Musée d’Orsay on a guided tour for the Impressionists Jacquemart-André doesn’t have; and a nighttime Seine cruise, on a different evening than the opera.
Six bookings compared
Here are the six GetYourGuide products I compare on this site. None is an admission ticket to the museum. The first is the one I recommend by default to anyone who wants to see the rooms differently.
Evening in the salonsLa Traviata in the salons of the Musée Jacquemart-André
Opera · 80 seatsRigoletto at the Musée Jacquemart-André, opera in the salons
Private · passes by the mansionPrivate 2 hr walk through Haussmann’s Paris
Most bookedSelf-guided tour of the Palais Garnier, timed-entry ticket
Guide · ImpressionistsGuided tour of the Musée d’Orsay’s masterpieces
Paris by nightEvening Seine cruise, Paris by night
Stroll, opera evening, or Palais Garnier?
The three products you’ll really hesitate between are these. The stroll shows the mansion from the outside and tells the story of the boulevard. The opera evening showcases the rooms from the inside, at night, in elegant attire. The Palais Garnier is the most booked product in my selection, but it doesn’t involve the museum: it’s the same Paris, fifteen minutes further east. No price range, intentionally; the rate is displayed on GetYourGuide when you book.
| Private 2-hour walk through Haussmann’s Paris | Our pickLa Traviata in the salons of the Jacquemart-André Museum | Self-guided visit to the Palais Garnier, timed-entry ticket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2-hour walk | 2 hours, including 1 hour 30 minutes at the opera | 1 hour 30 minutes, at your own pace |
| Where | From the Opera to Parc Monceau | In the rooms of 158, after closing time | Palais Garnier, corner of rue Scribe and rue Auber |
| Things to see at the museum | The façade from the boulevard | The ground-floor salons, private spaces | Nothing: it’s a 15-minute walk away |
| Group | Private, just you | General admission, first come first served | Timed ticket only |
| Dress Code | Casual, all weather | Elegant, required | Casual |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before | Free up to 24 hours before | Non-refundable |
| Rating | 4.9 out of 12 reviews | 4.8 out of 10 reviews | 4.6 out of 19,247 reviews |
| See → | Book → | See → |
For the daytime visit, the only thing that matters is the time. Friday evenings after 6 pm and weekday openings at 10 am are quiet; on Saturdays between 2 pm and 5 pm, the staircase is packed. During the Tintoretto exhibition, the exhibition ticket requires a 15-minute time slot, which I explain in do I need to book.
What these products don’t replace
The opera evening grants access to the ground-floor collections, not the upper floor or the temporary exhibition. The Italian museum, featuring Uccello, Mantegna, and Bellini, is best seen during the day with a ticket purchased at the museum. The tour doesn’t go beyond the gate. If you’re only coming once, do the daytime visit first, in 1.5 to 2 hours, then decide if the evening salons appeal to you. And the tea room, under Tiepolo’s ceiling, can be visited without a ticket or reservation, which answers most of the questions I’m asked.
Choosing an evening in the salons
The widget below displays the dates for La Traviata, from September 19 to December 19, 2026. Doors open at 8:00 PM. Seating is first-come, first-served, in order of arrival.
I’ll say it again because it’s the source of most disappointments: the daytime admission ticket is purchased at the museum, through its ticketing system or at the counter. Before booking an evening, you can read what the reviews say about each of the six options.
Frequently asked questions
Can you buy the museum’s admission ticket on this page?
No. GetYourGuide does not currently sell a standard admission ticket for Jacquemart-André. Tickets are purchased at the museum’s ticket office or at the counter, and booking is not required. The two ticket types are explained on how much it costs.
Does the opera evening include a visit to the museum?
It includes a private tour of the ground-floor collections, the performance, and a glass of champagne. Not the upper floor or the temporary exhibition. The full schedule is on opera in the salons.
Does the Haussmannian stroll enter the museum?
No, it passes by the façade at 158 and continues toward Saint-Augustin and Parc Monceau. It’s a neighborhood tour, not a visit to the collections. The six stages are described on the Haussmannian stroll.
What is the best time for a daytime visit?
Friday evenings after 6 pm, when the museum stays open until 10 pm, or weekdays at opening time, 10 am. The museum is open every day, including Mondays and Tuesdays. Full opening hours are available on the hours page.