The melting clocks in bronze
Dalí's most famous image here as sculpture rather than painting.
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A private museum in Montmartre devoted to Salvador Dalí, steps from Place du Tertre, showing a permanent collection of his sculpture and prints. One point should be clear before visiting: the collection consists mainly of bronze sculpture, prints, graphic work and book illustrations rather than his famous oil paintings. Dalí's best-known canvases are in museums in Spain and America. Anyone arriving expecting The Persistence of Memory will be disappointed. What you actually see is striking in its own way: sculptures of the melting clocks and the long-legged elephants, designed furniture, and a large body of illustration for books including Alice in Wonderland and Don Quixote. The display is in a darkened space with theatrical lighting and music, a manner some enjoy and others find overdone. Practical points: it opens daily with relatively long hours and is among the few Paris museums that does not close one day a week. Its Montmartre location makes it easy to combine with Sacré-Cœur and Place du Tertre.
Dalí's most famous image here as sculpture rather than painting.
A large body of his illustration for classic books.
Lighting, music and darkness — enjoyed by some, disliked by others.
Behind Place du Tertre, Montmartre, Paris
place du TertreSteps behind Sacré-Cœur beats the old village square of Montmartre: the Place du1 minute walk4.6
Musée de Montmartre and the Renoir GardensThe oldest house in Montmartre, and one of the calmest places in a quarter that 2 minutes walk4.5
Sacré-CœurFrom almost anywhere in Paris, look north and you'll see its white domes glowing3 minutes walk4.8
square Louise-MichelThe green carpet unrolled at Sacré-Cœur's feet: Square Louise Michel — named for4 minutes walk4.4
Moulin RougeThe red windmill on the Boulevard de Clichy at the foot of Montmartre, and the m8 minutes walk4.3Looking for halal food near Dalí Paris, Montmartre? There are several options nearby, from Moroccan and Indian kitchens to quick casual spots and places with a view. Confirm the halal status and opening hours before you go — these can change.
No. The major oils are divided between the Dalí museum in Figueres in Spain, the one in St Petersburg, Florida, and other collections. This museum holds sculpture, prints and illustration. Know that before buying the ticket so you do not leave disappointed.
It depends on your expectation. The ticket is full price and not covered by museum passes, and the collection is smaller than a major museum. If Dalí as a sculptor and book illustrator interests you, yes; if you want a sense of art in Montmartre, the Musée de Montmartre is closer to the quarter's spirit and cheaper.