The Palais de la Porte Dorée opens its doors free of charge for a whole weekend! The cultural center is taking part in the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, which this year takes place on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2024. An opportunity to discover the Palais de la Porte Dorée in all its forms: original guided tours, activities for children, a tropical aquarium... So many activities to discover the many facets of this unique place. Not only will you have access to the monument itself, but also to the Aquarium and Museum. Everything is ready to offer you a unique experience.
Parisians, tourists and other curious visitors are invited to discover enriched historical content and personal accounts illustrating the history of immigration in France. But the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 are also an opportunity to learn more about this magnificent building.
Originally conceived as part of the1931 Colonial Exhibition, it was a symbol-laden "Musée des colonies", decorated in Art Deco style. Renamed in turn "musée des colonies et de la France extérieure", "musée de la France d'outre-mer", "musée des Arts africains et océaniens" or "musée national des Arts d'Afrique et d'Océanie", the Palais de la Porte Dorée as we know it today was finally inaugurated in 2007.
The Palais de la Porte Dorée opens its doors to you for an original discovery on the themes of the sea, circulation and the place of women. Throughout the weekend, enjoy a rich and varied program, including exclusive guided tours, creative workshops and scientific mediation. Immerse yourself in a unique heritage that continues to reveal and seek out its secrets!
Detailed program here: https://www.palais-portedoree.fr/programmation/evenement/journees-europeennes-du-patrimoine-2024
The representation of women:
How have female figures influenced and enriched the monument's iconography? Did you know that one out of every two immigrants was a woman? Explore the place of women in the art and collections of the Palais through thematic and original tours. Discover fascinating and often little-known stories!
- Josepha, black model of the 1930s: Immerse yourself in the black Paris of the 1930s to discover this Guadeloupean woman who inspired the artists at the Palais.
- L'immigration, une histoire au féminin: This guided tour takes you on a journey through the stories and portraits of women in the history of immigration.
- Frescoes of yesterday, images of today: In the heart of the Salle des Fêtes of the former Palais des colonies, join the whole family in a rewriting of the female figure.
Discovering a maritime heritage:
Discover how the Palais is imbued with the sea: from the Aquarium to the Museum's permanent exhibition, via the monument's decorations.
- Behind the scenes at the Aquarium: In the company of an aquarist, discover the daily workings of the Tropical Aquarium. You'll learn all the different ways in which aquatic species are cared for.
- Marine and maritime decor from the 1931 Colonial Exhibition: This unique tour will highlight the marine elements of Alfred Janniot's bas-relief, as well as the maritime symbolism present in the fresco by Ducos de la Haille.
- Fishnet: With a scientific mediator, discover the different facets of an aquatic species conservation program.
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Tickets and reservations:
For self-guided visits to the Musée de l'histoire de l'immigration and/or the Tropical Aquarium, admission is free all weekend, but tickets must be reserved online or at the ticket office. To take part in the activities, you must register on site at 10 a.m. for morning visits, at 12 p.m. for early afternoon visits and at 2.30 p.m. for the rest of the day.
Young and old alike will learn a lot and have a lot of fun over the two days!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 16, 2023 to September 17, 2023
Location
The Palais de la Porte Dorée
293 Avenue Daumesnil
75012 Paris 12
Prices
Free
Official website
www.palais-portedoree.fr
