After several months of closure due to the coronavirus, theArab World Institute finally reopens its doors to visitors and other art and history lovers on July 1, 2020. A reopening more than expected that offers you visits of the permanent collections of the museum, but also the possibility to discover its bookshop famous in all Europe or to discover its breathtaking view on Paris from the panoramic terrace.
Good plan alert: every weekend in July and August, the IMA offers free guided tours of its museum! Book a tour and discover the museum's collections with a tour guide. The tours take place between 3 and 5 pm and allow you to learn everything you ever wanted to know about the works on display or about Arab culture.
As for sanitary measures, everything is also planned to ensure your safety: online reservation (even for free access), mandatory wearing of masks from 11 years old, social distancing, marking on the ground, hydroalcoholic gel... A good time and culture with family or friends, without risk. Note, however, that access to the panoramic terrace is limited to 50 people simultaneously, with reservations, that access to the bookstore is limited to 30 people with direction of travel and that access to the elevator is restricted to two people.
And for the reopening, here is the program:
As part of the "Summer of learning and culture" launched by the Government, the Institut du Monde Arabe offers throughout the summer many guided tours for all ages, but also many workshops such as clay engraving, animations around writing and calligraphy, around the art of illumination or music workshops. A summer during which you will also be able to meet the artists that the museum welcomes free of charge by making their premises available to them.
After the giant karaoke rap, raï, R&B organized for the music festival, many artistic performances await you on the square of the museum. Animations which will be revealed as the calendar goes on.
And for those who prefer to stay at home a little longer :
Dates and Opening Time
Starts July 1, 2020
Location
Arab World Institute
1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard
75005 Paris 5
Access
Metro Jussieu line 7, line 10
Prices
visites guidées le week-end: Free
Tarif réduit: €6
Plein tarif: €8
Official website
www.imarabe.org
Booking
billetterie.imarabe.org
More information
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 1pm to 6pm.