Attention contemporary art lovers! The Palais de Tokyo awaits you from Wednesday to Monday to delight you with its beautiful contemporary art exhibitions. Located at 13, avenue du Président Wilson in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, the museum stands out as one of the most dynamic contemporary art centers in the French capital. Open from midday to midnight, this emblematic venue attracts visitors from all over the world, seducing them with its innovative approach and daring exhibitions.
The Palais de Tokyo, originally known as the Palais des Musées d'Art Moderne, was built for the 1937 International Exhibition. Its history has been marked by significant transformations. In 1978, it became home to the Musée d'Art et d'Essais and, later, the Centre National de la Photographie. In 1999, the Palais de Tokyo was dedicated to contemporary art, followed by the opening of the site de création contemporaine in January 2002, marking a new era in its rich history.
Annual closing on January 1, May 1 and December 25.
Exceptional closing at 6pm on December 24 and 31.
To avoid queuing and long waits, reservations are recommended. Visit the museum website to reserve your tickets. Full price: 12 euros; reduced price: 9 euros. For an unforgettable visit to the heart of contemporary art, this beautiful museum is a destination not to be missed during your stay in Paris.
Free admission is offered to disabled visitors and their carers, as well as to under-18s, jobseekers and other categories specified on the museum's official website. Guided tours in French sign language are organized on a regular basis, and the museum's website features a document facilitating access and understanding for visitors with disabilities.
Symbiosis at the Palais de Tokyo: a year of immersive performances with Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar
In 2025, the Palais de Tokyo inaugurates Symbiosis, a unique performance program led by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar. Residencies, public rehearsals and performances will punctuate the year, offering a unique immersion in the world of contemporary dance and artistic creation. [Read more]
From February 20 to May 11 2025, the Palais de Tokyo and the CAPC Bordeaux will present the first French retrospective devoted to the artist RAMMELLZEE at the Paris museum. In all, some one hundred major works and previously unseen archives will be on display, tracing the career of an enigmatic figure in contemporary art and hip-hop. [Read more]
The Palais de Tokyo hosts Raphaël Barontini's exhibition "Quelque part dans la nuit, le peuple danse" from February 20 to May 11, 2025. A plunge into living narratives combining historical archives and contemporary creations, at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. [Read more]
The Palais de Tokyo is hosting the exhibition "Collective Joy - Learning to Flambé!" from February 20 to May 11, 2025. An exploration of cultures of gathering and the experience of collective joy through diverse artistic practices. [Read more]
Location
Palais de Tokyo
13, avenue du président Wilson
75116 Paris 16
Access
Metro line 9 "Iéna" or "Alma-Marceau" station
Prices
Tarif réduit: €9
Plein tarif: €12
Official website
www.palaisdetokyo.com
Booking
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Open every day except Tuesday from 10am to 10pm.
Symbiosis at the Palais de Tokyo: a year of immersive performances with Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar
Rammellzzee exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo
Raphaël Barontini exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo
Collective Joy - Learning to Flambé: the exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo
