Paris Museum Pass review: does it cover the quai Branly?
My verdict: yes, the quai Branly permanent collections are included, and the pass is a good buy for anyone doing three or more paid museums on consecutive days. It is a poor buy for anyone whose trip is the quai Branly and one other place. It rates 4.1 from 4,570 reviews, and the pattern in those reviews is clear: people who planned their reservations loved it, people who assumed they could walk into the Louvre with it did not.
What the pass is
A pass valid for two, four or six consecutive days, giving entry to more than sixty museums and monuments in and around Paris, including the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Arc de Triomphe and the quai Branly. The days are consecutive, not flexible, so a two-day pass used on a Sunday burns its second day on a Monday, when many museums, the quai Branly among them, are closed. You collect the pass near the Louvre, seven days a week.
For this museum specifically: the pass covers the permanent collections, meaning the plateau. Whether a given temporary exhibition needs its own free timed reservation is set by the museum, not the pass, so check what is on and the museum’s site before you go.
Usually included
- Entry to 60+ museums and monuments on consecutive days
- Quai Branly permanent collections
- Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Arc de Triomphe and the other headline sites
- Pickup near the Louvre, seven days a week
Not included
- A timeslot at the Louvre — you book that separately, free
- Reservations at the Orangerie or Cité de l’Architecture
- Anything on a Monday at museums that close on Mondays
- Temporary exhibitions that require their own timed reservation
What the reviewers say
With 4,570 reviews the themes are reliable. Sandra, from Mexico, called it a great resource for people interested in art, history and architecture. Fabio, from Italy, enjoyed visiting all the museums he wanted. Catherine, from the USA, said it was easy and worth it, with pickup just outside the Louvre. And Audrey, from the USA, gave the advice that separates the five-star reviews from the two-star ones: make reservations for the places that require them well ahead.
That is the whole story of the 4.1. The pass does what it says; the Louvre timeslot and the reservation-only museums are the trap. Book those the day you buy the pass.
What works
- Quai Branly permanent collections are covered
- One purchase for the Louvre, Orsay and sixty-odd others
- Pickup near the Louvre every day of the week
- 4,570 reviews, so you know what you are getting
Worth knowing
- Consecutive days only; a Monday in the middle is a wasted day
- Louvre timeslot and several reservations still need booking separately
- Not a skip-the-line device at the quai Branly — you still pass security
- Wasteful if you only plan two paid museums, or if you qualify for free entry
Start a two-day pass on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning at the quai Branly, when the plateau is quietest, and put the Louvre on day two with its timeslot already booked. Never start one on a Sunday.
Who it suits
People with a dense museum itinerary: Louvre, Orsay, quai Branly and a couple more in a few days. Do the arithmetic on your own list rather than on the sixty. If the quai Branly is your main event, the admission ticket with its timed slot is simpler; if you qualify for free entry here, that changes the sum for the pass too. The combo tickets page compares the pass with the two quai Branly combos.
Other listings to consider
Skip the lineMusée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac: Admission Ticket
Museum + SeineParis: Quai Branly Museum Ticket & Seine Cruise
Self-guidedParis: Musée du quai Branly Ticket & Digital Tour
Frequently asked questions
Is the Musée du quai Branly included in the Paris Museum Pass?
Yes, the permanent collections on the plateau are covered. Temporary exhibitions that need a free timed reservation still need it with the pass. See the 2026 exhibitions for what is on.
Do I still need to book anything with the pass?
Yes. The Louvre needs a separate free timeslot, and the Orangerie and the Cité de l’Architecture need reservations. Reviewers who booked those well ahead rated the pass highly; the ones who did not are the reason it sits at 4.1.
Should I pick the pass or the quai Branly admission ticket?
The pass if you are doing three or more paid museums on consecutive days. The admission ticket if the quai Branly is the main visit and you want a timed slot. Neither if you qualify for free entry and are not doing other paid museums.
What happens if one of my pass days falls on a Monday?
The day still counts, and many museums, the quai Branly included, are closed. Start the pass on a Tuesday or Wednesday where you can; the opening hours page has the quai Branly week day by day.