Paradise Feathers, the exhibition at the Quai Branly Museum - our photos
The Quai Branly Museum puts the Bird of Paradise front and center, one of the most beautiful in the world, a myth that has long shaped the culture of Papua New Guinea before spreading to the rest of the globe.
The Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris is hosting the exhibition Feathers of Paradise from May 12 to November 8, 2026. Dedicated to the birds of paradise from New Guinea, this showcase features nearly 190 items—including adornments, paintings, preserved specimens, fashion objects, and illustrated books. The exhibit takes visitors on a journey through five centuries of fascination with these spectacular creatures, weaving together perspectives from art, science, ethnology, and ecology.
