Jean Nouvel's 2,400-seat symphony hall, opened in 2015 on the edge of the Parc de la Villette, home of the Orchestre de Paris, next to Christian de Portzamparc's Cité de la musique. The Musée de la musique holds some 9,000 instruments and objects, and the rooftop Belvédère opens from April to October.
- Address
- 221 Avenue Jean-Jaurès, 75019 Paris
- Hours
- Musée de la musique Tue-Fri 12:00-18:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Mon; Belvédère rooftop Apr-Oct Wed-Sun from 12:00 (to sunset from mid-September); concerts in the evening
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 2.5 h
- Price
- Musée de la musique collection EUR 10, free under 26; exhibitions EUR 15; concerts priced per event (philharmoniedeparis.fr, 2026)
- Price level
- €€
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- 'Les Mardis de la Philharmonie' is a monthly good-value concert offer.
- The music museum is free for everyone under 26.
- Bags and suitcases are not allowed in the halls or cloakrooms.