The Festival du Merveilleux will return on December 26th!

At the museum

Our annual Festival du Merveilleux will return for the 9th year from December 26th 2018 to January 6th, 2019. During the Festival unlike the rest of the year, the museum will open without guided tours nor prior booking required!

12 days of wonder and entertainment await you in this 2018 edition dedicated to photography.
Over the Christmas holidays, the Musée des Arts Forains will be transformed into a vast photo studio, paying homage to the 19th century photo booths. Forget about traditional holiday card photos ; transform yourselves into cancan dancers, drive a 1930’s car or reach for the moon thanks to the enchanting photo backgrounds created especially for the Festival!

Take a picture and share it with the world!

Through the years the Festival du Merveilleux has become an obligatory outing for the festive season. It is also an outstanding occasion to discover the Pavillons de Bercy – Musée des Arts Forains by wandering through its unique collection and enjoying live shows and performances.

Festival du Merveilleux ticketing 

Practical information :

The Festival du Merveilleux, from December 26th 2018 to January 6th 2019
Open daily from 10am to 6pm, no reservation required
Shows and entertainment all day long
A selection of ancient merry-go-rounds and games will be accessible

Admission :

Adults : 14€
Children (2 to 11 years old) : 8€
Free admission for children under 2 years old
1 Game & ride ticket is offered with each admission ticket


Festival du Merveilleux 2024

<h4>From December 27 to January 5, discover the Festival du Merveilleux! </h4>
Many new shows will amaze young and old, all in a friendly and warm atmosphere. This is an opportunity for the public to discover the museum at their own pace, to be amazed by the exceptional heritage preserved in the museum’s various rooms and to attend many impromptu shows.

<strong>Purchase of tickets in advance recommended.</strong>

We recommend that you <a href=”https://arts-forains.tickeasy.com/fr-FR/accueil”>buy your tickets</a> online in advance. These tickets are not queue-jump tickets but guarantee you can attend the festival. If the on-site capacity is reached on site, we will no longer be able to let visitors in without tickets. Favor the mornings.

The usual guided tours of the museum will resume after the holidays.

<h4>Vigipirate Emergency Attack Plan</h4>
Suitcases, large bags and scooters are not accepted in the establishment. Please note that we do not have left-luggage facilities. Our teams reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who refuses a visual inspection of their belongings.<br /><br />