The Musée Carnavalet in Paris is a museum dedicated to the history of the city. It occupies two neighboring mansions, the Hôtel Carnavalet and the Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint Fargeau, both rich in history and architectural beauty. The museum was opened to the public in 1880 and features a vast collection of paintings, historic objects, and furnished rooms from different periods of Paris history. Notable artists featured include Joos Van Cleve, Jacques-Louis David, and Paul Signac, among others. The museum was closed for a major renovation in 2016 and reopened in 2021 with new rooms and galleries. The land on which the museum stands was purchased in 1544 and has seen various transformations and owners, including Madame de Kernevenoy, whose Breton name was gradually transformed to "Carnavalet". The museum is a part of the public institution Paris Musées and offers a unique insight into the city's history and development.