Located at 221 Av Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, Cité de la Musique is a distinguished music museum and concert hall situated in the vibrant Parc de la Villette.

This venue is dedicated to the exploration and celebration of music through its extensive collection of instruments and historical exhibits. Visitors can immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of musical history while enjoying various performances and events held throughout the year.

Cité de la Musique serves as a valuable stop for those visiting CD-ROM Musique, offering insights into the evolution of music and its cultural significance. Whether you're a music enthusiast or a casual visitor, this venue promises a unique experience that complements the contemporary music journalism featured in our magazine.

For more information, feel free to reach out to the venue directly.

Exploring the Musée de la Musique and Planning Your Visit

The heart of the building for many visitors is the Musée de la Musique, whose permanent collection traces Western art music and a wide range of world traditions through several thousand instruments, a selection of which is on display at any one time. Much of the collection descends from the holdings of the Paris Conservatoire, so you will find rare harpsichords, early pianos, violins from celebrated workshops, and curiosities that show how instrument makers experimented with sound long before electricity. Later galleries bring the story into the twentieth century, with electric guitars and early electronic instruments that connect directly to the recorded and digital music our features often explore.

The architecture is part of the experience too. Christian de Portzamparc designed the original Cité de la Musique complex, which opened in the 1990s, with its distinctive spiral of corridors and its oval concert hall. Since 2015 the institution has been linked with the neighbouring Philharmonie de Paris, designed by Jean Nouvel, and the two now operate together under the Philharmonie name. A concert in one hall and an exhibition in the other can easily fill a day.

Practical tips

  • Check the programme in advance. Temporary exhibitions, family workshops and concerts change through the season, and popular events can sell out, so consult the official website for current dates, opening times and ticket prices.
  • Travel by Métro. Porte de Pantin on line 5 is the most convenient station, and the tram also serves the edge of the park.
  • Use the audio guide. Hearing an instrument while looking at it makes the galleries far more vivid than labels alone.
  • Make time for the park. Parc de la Villette, with its red folies and open lawns, is pleasant for a walk before or after a performance.

If the visit sparks an interest in particular musicians or recordings, our interviews and other Paris places offer more ways to follow the thread from historic instruments to the sounds of today.

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