Tickets for the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac

Discover the arts and cultures of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas through masks, sculptures, textiles, and ritual objects, in a museum surrounded by gardens just steps from the Eiffel Tower.

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A journey through the cultures of four continents

Discover different ways of understanding the world through art, in a building by Jean Nouvel surrounded by gardens next to the Seine River.

Tickets for the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac in Paris, with its green wall and the Eiffel Tower

Masks, sculptures, and objects that tell stories

The musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac brings together collections from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. Ceremonial masks, sculptures, textiles, musical instruments, and everyday objects, which bring visitors closer to the beliefs, traditions, and artistic expressions of different societies.

The gallery of the permanent collections offers a continuous journey between regions and cultures. You can pause at the forms and materials of each piece and discover how they relate to celebrations, religious practices, or the daily life of the communities that created them.

Architecture is also part of the visit: the building elevated on pillars, the green wall by Patrick Blanc, and the garden designed by Gilles Clément offer a unique setting just steps from the Eiffel Tower. Reserve about two hours for the permanent collections and more if you want to explore the temporary exhibitions.

Museum hours

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:30 to 19:00, and on Thursdays until 22:00. It is closed on Mondays, except during French school holidays, except July and August.

A visit at your own pace

Spend about 2 hours exploring the collections. If you want to linger on more pieces or visit the temporary exhibitions, reserve a little more time.

Flexible entry, no fixed schedule

Plan your visit within the validity period indicated on your ticket, respecting the opening hours.

Art and cultures of four continents

Discover masks, sculptures, textiles, and musical instruments from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, and learn about the stories and traditions that give them meaning.

By metro

You can arrive from Iéna or Alma-Marceau, both on line 9. Other nearby options are École Militaire, on line 8, and Bir-Hakeim, on line 6.

By bus

The line 42 stops at the Eiffel Tower. You can also use lines 42, 63, 80, and 92, stopping at Bosquet–Rapp, near the museum.

By bicycle

You will find Vélib’ stations at 43 avenue Rapp, 3 avenue Bosquet, and 2 avenue de la Motte-Picquet, from which you can continue on foot to the entrance.

A few steps from the Eiffel Tower

The museum is on the left bank of the Seine River, a few minutes' walk from the Eiffel Tower. You can combine both visits or approach from the other bank by crossing the Debilly footbridge, opposite the main entrance.

What to know before your visit

Get closer to the collections and spaces that make the musée du quai Branly a unique visit along the Seine.

In the Plateau des Collections, the large gallery of the permanent collections, you can explore the arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The masks, textiles, and sculptures allow you to discover how different cultures represent their ancestors, transmit knowledge, and celebrate their rituals.

It is also worth observing the building by Jean Nouvel, elevated over the garden, and the green wall by Patrick Blanc. The garden by Gilles Clément, with free access, offers a space to stroll before or after the tour of the rooms.

To prepare your visit, choose the regions or types of pieces that interest you most and check the temporary exhibitions available on your dates.

Building of the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac surrounded by gardens with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

Feather headdress displayed in a showcase at the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac.

Room of the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac with sculptures and figures from different cultures.

Garden of the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac illuminated with color projections under the building.

Anthropomorphic wooden sculpture displayed at the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac.

Wooden sculptures and objects displayed in a room of the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac.

We recommend spending about 2 hours on the permanent collections. If you want to explore the temporary exhibitions or linger on more pieces, estimate between 2 and 3 hours. The visit is independent, and you can tour the rooms at your own pace.
It includes access to the permanent collections and the temporary exhibitions covered by the ticket conditions. Some exhibitions may require an additional timed entry reservation. It does not include audio guide, live guide, shows, concerts, food, or drinks.
The entry is flexible, with no fixed date or time for the visit. You can use it within the validity period indicated on the ticket, respecting the opening days and hours.
The main entrance is at 37 quai Jacques Chirac, 75007 Paris, opposite the Debilly footbridge, with access through the garden. You can arrive from Iéna or Alma-Marceau, both on line 9 of the metro, or walk from the Eiffel Tower. As it is an independent visit, there is no meeting point with a guide.