Jardin d'été 2023: launch of the Musée du Quai Branly's free, festive festival

We know the Musée du Quai Branly for its collections and art objects that take us on a journey around the world. We also know the museum for its impressive exhibitions and concerts. But did you know that a summer festival awaits us every year in the art center's gardens?

From July 8 to August 27, Jardin d'été offers a free, fun-filled program for all ages. The festival kicks off with an opening weekend on July 8 and 9, with activities for families and individuals. On the program: quizzes, games, workshops, storytelling, tours, encounters, initiations and concerts. You can enjoy all these activities in the magnificent garden designed by Gilles Clément. The festivities will conclude with a closing concert, co-organized with the Abbaye de Royaumont, featuring world percussion, on August 27.

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Don't miss the event presentation of the tapestry Ashitaka relieves his demonic wound during the summer. This monumental tapestry, created by the Cité internationale de la tapisserie d'Aubusson in collaboration with Studio Ghibli Inc. is a true artistic feat. Measuring 23m2, it depicts an emblematic scene from the film Princess Mononoké. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Hayao Miyazaki, where man's relationship with nature is at the heart of his reflections.

Program:

Opening weekend

Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9, 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Kamis workshop:

• Saturday, July 8 at 2.30pm and 3.30pm, duration: 45 min.
• Sunday, July 9 at 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 pm, duration: 45 min Location: Salon de lecture Jacques Kerchache
  

Japanese drum concert:

• Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9, 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm Location: Théâtre de verdure
  

Tanabata Festival:

• Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9, 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm, continuous Venue: Garden shelter
  

Introduction to swordsmanship:

• Saturday July 8 at 2.45, 3.30, 4.15 and 5 p.m., ages 8 and up Location: Roof terrace With Master Masato Matsuura, founder of the Say school
  

Introduction to jūjutsu:

• Sunday, July 9 at 2:45, 3:30, 4:15 and 5 p.m., ages 8 and up Location: Toit-terrasse With Master Masato Matsuura
  

Green walks:

• Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9, 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, all ages Location: Garden
  

My first ikebana:

• Saturday, July 8
• Demonstrations from 3.45 pm to 4.30 pm, general public
• Workshops at 4.45pm, 5.30pm & 6.15pm, ages 7 and up Location: Théâtre de verdure With Noriko Koma
  

Introduction to Japanese games:

• Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9, 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm, open to the public Location: Espace sous pilotis Go game, Kendama, discovery and introduction to traditional Japanese games With Ludomonde
  

Story garden:

• Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9, 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm, open to the public Location: Garden Japanese storytelling discoveries
  

Family relaxation:

• Sunday, July 9, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5pm and 5:45pm Location: Théâtre de verdure Family introduction to Do-In, a relaxation technique based on self-massage With Toshi Ichikawa
  

Meeting with Alice Bernadac, curator of the Cité Internationale de la Tapisserie d'Aubusson :

• Saturday, July 8, 5pm Location: Salon de lecture Jacques Kerchache
  

Daily programming for families:

Writing and haiku Tuesdays:

• 3 pm to 4:30 pm, ages 6 and up
• Workshops on writing short poems in Japanese verse
  

Discovery Wednesdays:

• 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., ages 8 and up
• Meditation, Zen garden, calligraphy, taiko, etc.
• Each week, a plunge into Japanese culture through initiations to be experienced with the whole family
• July 12 & 26: Japanese calligraphy
• July 19 & August 9: Family relaxation
• August 2 & 16: Introduction to karesansui, the Japanese dry garden
• August 23: Taiko, the ancient Japanese drum
  

Cinema quiz Thursdays:

• 3pm and 5pm, ages 6 and up
• Quiz on Japanese animated films
  

Backstage Fridays:

• 3pm to 4:30pm, July 14, 21 and 28, August 4, 11, 18 and 25
• Discover what goes on behind the scenes at the museum through micro-conferences led by museum staff.
  

Saturday storytelling garden:

• Every Saturday, 2:30 to 4:30 pm, ages 6 and up
• Discover tales from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas
  

Sunday workshops:

• Every Sunday, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm, ages 6 and up
• Creative workshops to discover Japanese culture (origami, yokai, teru bozu, etc.)
  

Other activities

• Free evening events: Free admission to the museum every Thursday evening throughout the summer from 6pm, with free tours of the permanent collections and the Senghor and the Arts and Anne Eisner exhibitions until 10pm.
  
• Green walks: Thursdays from 5pm to 10pm and weekends from 3pm to 7pm, for children aged 8 and over. Discoverthe secrets of the garden and enjoy the exceptional work created by the Cité internationale de la tapisserie d'Aubusson in collaboration with Studio Ghibli Inc.
  
• L'espace salon d'été: Open daily, Tuesday to Sunday. Enjoy the reading lounge with books and games available all summer long.
  
• Japanese Magic Forest Showcase: Open daily, Tuesday to Sunday. Discover masks and figurines of supernatural forest animals from the world of Hayao Miyazaki and mangaka Shigeru Mizuki.

Senghor and the arts, the exhibition to discover at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, our photos
The Musée du Quai Branly presents a portrait of Léopold Sédar Senghor in a new exhibition from February 7 to November 19, 2023. [Read more]

For lovers of open-air cinema, free outdoor screenings of Japanese animated films are organized every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday during the summer in the Théâtre de Verdure. Immerse yourself in the magical world of Japanese animation, with a selection of classic films about nature and the living, by Hayao Miyazaki and many others.

Free open-air cinema at the Musée du Quai Branly special Studio Ghibli, films on the program
Attention lovers of Studio Ghibli animated films! This summer, from July 13 to August 20, 2023, the Musée du Quai Branly is offering free open-air cinema screenings as part of Jardin d'été! Enjoy Japanese creations in front of the Eiffel Tower. Don't forget to book! [Read more]

Finally, the festival closes in style with an exceptional concert on Sunday August 27 at 5pm. The Académie de Musiques Transculturelles will present a concert of percussion and rhythms from Iran, India and the Eastern Mediterranean at the Théâtre de Verdure. A unique musical experience blending tradition and modernity.

Enjoy free access to the museum garden from Tuesday to Sunday, 9.15am to 7.30pm. And don't forget to visit the museum's permanent collections at the current admission rates. Don't miss Jardin d'été 2023 at the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac for a festive and cultural summer of Japan and discovery.