Built for the 1937 World's Fair, the Palais de Tokyo is today the largest contemporary art centre in Europe. Unlike a traditional museum, it has no permanent collection: its programme changes constantly, with temporary exhibitions, performances, and often immersive installations. It faces the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, housed in the neighbouring wing of the same building.
Highlights
The temporary exhibitions
The programme rotates throughout the year; check the official site before visiting to see what's on during your stay.
The building's architecture
Raw concrete, exposed volumes, and large modular spaces set the Palais de Tokyo apart from Paris's more classical museums.
The gardens and the Seine-side façade
An open view over the Seine and the Eiffel Tower from around the building.
Infos pratiques
Tips
The Palais de Tokyo is one of the few Paris museums open late at night (secondary source, to be reconfirmed on palaisdetokyo.com): open noon to 10pm Wednesday to Monday, until midnight on Thursdays, closed Tuesdays. Full price around €12, reduced around €9, free for under-18s, jobseekers, and visitors with disabilities (with proof).
How to get there
Metro "Iéna" or "Alma-Marceau" (line 9). RER C, "Pont de l'Alma" stop. Bus lines 42, 63, 72, 80, 92.
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