Museum of Public Assistance – Hospitals of Paris
What it is: Musée de l’Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris
Where it is: 3, avenue Victoria – 4e (map)
When it’s free: Currently Closed for Renovations
How to get there: Hôtel-de-Ville M1, M11
Tag: 1st Sun
Centre Pompidou (Modern Art)
What it is: Centre Pompidou
Where it is: Place Georges Pompidou – 4e (map)
When it’s free: First Sunday of the Month
11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
How to get there: Rambuteau M11 or Châtelet M1, M4, M7, M11, M14
Hunting and Nature Museum
What it is: Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature
Where it is: Hôtel de Mongelas – 62, rue des Archives – 3e (map)
When it’s free: First Sunday of the Month
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
How to get there: Hôtel-de-Ville M1, M11 or Châtelet – Les Halles RER A, RER B, RER C
Museum of Arts and Métiers (Professions)
What it is: Musée des Arts et Métiers
Where it is: 60, rue Réaumur – 3e (map)
When it’s free: First Sunday of the Month
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday Evening – 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
How to get there: Arts et Métiers M3, M11 or Réaumur-Sébastopol M4
Picasso Museum
What it is: Musée National Picasso
Where it is: Hôtel Salé – 5, rue de Thorigny – 3e (map)
When it’s free: Reopens in 2014
How to get there: Saint-Paul M1, Saint-Sébastian – Froissart M8 or Chemin Vert M8
Orangerie Museum
What it is: Musée de l’Orangerie
Where it is: Jardin des Tuileries – 1e (map)
When it’s free: First Sunday of the Month
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
How to get there: Concorde M1, M8, M12