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Cité de la Musique

19th Arr.

Hear history sing at one of the world's greatest instrument collections. Over 7,000 pieces, from Baroque lutes to electric guitars, come alive through gorgeous audio recordings that transport you through four centuries of sound.

audio-guided journey
rare instruments
family-friendly
classical & world music

Tips

🎻"the best museum experience we had in a week in Paris"
🎧"the recordings are gorgeous… I was immediately transported"
⏰arrive at opening to beat the crowds

Cité de la Musique

221 Av. Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France

+33 1 44 84 44 84

philharmoniedeparis.fr

Upcoming at Cité de la Musique

Friday, Jun 12
Permanent Collection Exhibition

Permanent Collection Exhibition

June 12 at 12pm

A live musician breathes life into 9,000 instruments from the 16th century to today, playing and chatting with visitors as you explore one of the world's great music collections.

Video Games & Music

Video Games & Music

June 12 at 12pm

Play your way through fifty years of video game soundscapes. This hands-on exhibition at the Philharmonie traces how 8-bit bleeps evolved into orchestral epics, with over 20 interactive installations and classic consoles ready to play.

Saturday, Jun 13
Fumie Hihara au musée de la musique

Fumie Hihara au musée de la musique

June 13 at 10:30am

Let the delicate pluck of the shamisen transport you to Japan's misty mountains. Koto master Fumie Hihara performs traditional songs that evoke seasons and landscapes you've never seen but will suddenly miss.

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