An anthropological journey around the world via art and artifacts.
In the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac is full of masks, musical instruments, weapons, ceremonial artifacts, paintings, tapestries, and more. See 3,500 works exhibited in a single space, bringing together the geographical areas of Oceania, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Inside, discover art and artifacts from civilizations across the globe from Vancouver to Vanuatu and Uluru to Uganda. The collection here brilliantly illustrates the richness of global cultural diversity.
Outside the building, the museum features a vertical garden, enormous multicolored blocks, and a series of towers that look like the inside of a radiator. With peculiar architecture and astonishing anthropological artifacts, the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac is a haven for curious minds, both inside and out.
Global Cultural Hub: The museum serves as an anthropological journey, housing a massive collection of 3,500 works that represent civilizations from Oceania, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Diverse Artifacts: The exhibits feature a vast array of items, including ceremonial masks, musical instruments, weapons, paintings, and tapestries that illustrate the richness of global heritage.
Expansive Reach: The collection spans the entire globe, showcasing artifacts from geographically diverse locations ranging from Vancouver to Vanuatu and Uluru to Uganda.
Striking Architecture: Designed with a "peculiar" aesthetic, the exterior features enormous multicolored blocks and unique towers designed to resemble the internal structures of a radiator.
The Vertical Garden: Beyond its internal treasures, the museum is famous for its lush vertical garden, blending natural greenery with the bold, modern architecture sitting in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.
Access to the permanent collection and the temporary exhibition(s)
Food & drinks
Pick-up & drop-off
Small backpacks must be carried at the front of your body or by your side in exhibition spaces.
Prohibited Items: Scooters, bicycles, Segways, and glass containers are not allowed inside.
Mandatory Deposit: You must leave motorcycle helmets, umbrellas, walking sticks, and sharp/blunt objects in the cloakroom.
Permitted Items: Pushchairs (strollers) are allowed in the galleries, but can also be stored if preferred.
Valuables: The museum recommends not leaving high-value items in the cloakroom.
Photography and filming are generally allowed for personal, non-commercial use only.
Flash photography, tripods, and bulky filming equipment are usually prohibited to protect the artworks and avoid disturbing other visitors.
Using phones for audio guides is encouraged, but please use headphones to maintain a quiet atmosphere.
Eating and drinking are strictly prohibited inside the exhibition areas.
The galleries are climate-controlled and can feel chilly, so keeping a light sweater or jacket with you is recommended.
This experience/attraction has a non-cancellable / non-changeable cancellation policy: Once booked, the ticket cannot be cancelled or modified.
By Metro: Line 9 → get off at Alma-Marceau or Iéna Line 8 → get off at École Militaire Line 6 → get off at Bir-Hakeim
By RER Train: RER C → stop at Pont de l’Alma or Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel
By Bus: Bus 42 → Tour Eiffel or Bosquet-Rapp Bus 63, 80, 92 → Bosquet-Rapp Bus 69 → Champ de Mars Bus 72 → Musée d’Art Moderne or Alma-Marceau Bus 82 → Varsovie or Champ de Mars Bus 87 → Rapp–La Bourdonnais
