Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (MAM): An artistic journey from the 20th to the 21st century

Nestled in the east wing of the Palais de Tokyo, the Musée d'Art Moderne (also known as the Mam) is first and foremost an ode to 1930s Art Deco architecture. Its exterior decoration, centered on Apollo, god of the arts, will captivate you even before you enter. Inside, we're immersed in the major currents of twentieth-century art: cubism, the Paris School, abstraction, new realism and more.

Marvel at the works of such illustrious artists as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Juan Gris, Alberto Giacometti and Yves Klein. The MAM's modern treasures, including the first version of Matisse's "La Danse" and Raoul Dufy's "La Fée électricité", offer an exceptional panorama of modern art.

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The museum also offers :

• Temporary exhibitions highlighting the major artists of the 20th century.
• A program open to young artists and the artistic currents of the 21st century.
• Audio guides in French, English and German to enrich our experience.
• The possibility of dining at the Forest restaurant, with its sublime view of the Eiffel Tower.
• A bookshop to expand our knowledge.
  

Please note that :

• The permanent collections are free for all.
• Temporary exhibitions are subject to a charge, but free for under-18s.
• The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm.
• Temporary exhibitions are open until 9.30pm on Thursdays.
• Please note that some collection rooms may be closed.
  

Taking the time to visit the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris is like taking an initiatory journey through contemporary art, letting yourself be carried away by the artistic currents of the past and present, and thus enriching your culture and sensibility. It's an experience we recommend, especially as access to the permanent collections is free.

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