Musée guimet guide

World Music Day 2026: K-pop and DJ sets at the Guimet Museum in Paris

This year, the new edition of the Fête de la Musique also takes place at the Guimet Museum in Paris! On Sunday, June 21, 2026, the stunning National Museum of Asian Arts invites you on a journey to South Korea. Here’s the detailed program!

Knowledge in trompe-l'œil: the Korean art exhibition at the Guimet Museum

The Guimet Museum delves into the art and significance of trompe-l'œil in 18th-century Korea with the exhibition "Le savoir en trompe-l'œil," on view from September 16, 2026, to January 4, 2027.

See you at Jardins 2026 in Paris: discover this hidden Japanese pavilion right in the heart of Paris!

On the occasion of Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026, the Guimet Museum invites you to the garden of the Hôtel d'Heidelbach for the weekend of June 5–7, 2026. Here’s the program!

Maison Guimet - Hôtel d'Heidelbach : this hidden gem of Asian treasures reopens its doors

The Guimet House, the new jewel in the former Hôtel d'Heidelbach, will reopen to the public on 23 May 2026, on Avenue d'Iéna in Paris’s 16th arrondissement. Imperial Chinese furniture, a Japanese garden, a tea pavilion, guided tours and tea tastings are on the agenda. We went to discover the place and tell you about its unsuspected treasures.

Silla: Gold and the Sacred: The historical exhibition of Korea's royal treasures at the Guimet Museum

Explore the history of South Korea with the Guimet Museum's exhibition: it unveils ancient treasures from the Silla Kingdom, in "Silla: Gold and the Sacred," on display from May 20 to August 31, 2026.

Korean night of music and performance at the Guimet Museum: Nuit Blanche 2026 lineup.

On the occasion of the latest edition of Nuit Blanche, taking place on June 6, 2026, the Guimet Museum invites you to explore Asia’s cultural riches. Enjoy a special evening to discover one of the world's largest collections of Asian art!

The Musée des arts asiatiques - Guimet, an exotic spot in Paris

We take you on a (re)discovery of the Musée Guimet, dedicated to Asian arts. On the program: an exotic tour of historical treasures in splendid surroundings.

Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum: the Korean terrace with a view of the Eiffel Tower and the DJ set back in action

Han Rooftop at the Guimet Museum returns for another summer season, running from May 15 to September 12, 2026. Perched atop the Asian Art Museum in the 16th arrondissement, this temporary Korean rooftop invites you to soak up the sun all summer long with sweeping views of the Eiffel Tower, Korean specialties, and a lively cultural program under the Parisian sky.

Lantern Festival and Shamanism: An Evening at the Guimet Museum for Museum Night 2026

The Guimet Museum is taking part in the 2026 Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23. It’s a chance to step into this museum dedicated to Asian arts and to discover the program crafted for the occasion.

K-Beauty at the Guimet Museum: An exhibition showcasing the beauty secrets of South Korea unfolds through striking visuals

The Guimet Museum is showcasing a historic exhibition dedicated to Korean beauty, delving into its influences and diverse facets. K-Beauty is on display from March 18 to July 6, 2026.

Manga at the Guimet Museum: Exclusive evening openings before the exhibition closes

The exhibition Manga: An Artistic Treasure! is opening at the Guimet Museum in Paris, inviting visitors to explore the captivating world of Japanese comics from November 19, 2025, to March 9, 2026. This unique cultural journey unfolds in three immersive phases.

Lunar New Year 2026 at the Guimet Museum: a lineup of festivities

The Guimet Museum is celebrating the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Fire Horse on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with a lively and festive lineup of activities. Highlights include lion dance performances, guided tours, poetic recitations, and Chinese calligraphy workshops.

A Korean restaurant is hidden away in the heart of the Guimet Museum: Hanok.

You may not know it, but there is a discreet Korean restaurant hidden away inside the Guimet Museum. Open all year round and with a rooftop terrace in summer, we invite you to discover Hanok, a spot that smells of kimchi.

Polaraki, a thousand polaroids by Araki Nobuyoshi: the Musée Guimet exhibition unveiled

The Musée Guimet welcomes artist Araki Nobuyoshi and his polaroid works for an exhibition to be seen from October 1, 2025 to January 12, 2026.

Haïkus d'argent, Michael Kenna's exhibition free of charge on certain evenings at the Musée Guimet

Haïkus d'argent, l'Asie photographiée par Michael Kenna, is the new exhibition to be discovered at the Musée Guimet in Paris, until September 29, 2025. The exhibition plunges us into the pure, contemplative work of the British photographer through his black-and-white images of Asia. Take advantage of free evening openings to discover the exhibition.

Paris: the Musée Guimet celebrates India and Durga Puja over an entire weekend

Indian culture invites itself to the Musée Guimet in Paris on Saturday September 27 and Sunday September 28, 2025. For an entire weekend, the famous Parisian museum dedicated to Asian arts invites us to discover the festival of Durga Puja through themed tours, encounters, performances and a puppet show.

Royal bronzes from Angkor, an art of the divine: our photos of the exhibition at the Musée Guimet

An exhibition not to be missed! The Musée Guimet is devoting an exhibition to Khmer art and bronze, entitled "Bronzes royaux d'Angkor, un art du divin", from April 30 to September 8, 2025. On the program: a presentation of exceptional statues on loan from the National Museum of Cambodia, tracing the bronze art of Khmer heritage from the 9th century to the present day.

Lunar New Year: giant mythical creatures set up in front of the Musée Guimet

From January 31 to February 2, 2025, to mark the Lunar New Year, a poetic installation will adorn the Place d'Iéna, in front of the Musée Guimet. Four giant mythical creatures will light up to celebrate the Wooden Serpent.

Lunar New Year 2025: a festive and cultural weekend at the Musée Guimet

The Musée Guimet invites you to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a weekend of festivities on February 1 and 2, 2025. Discover the program, including workshops, guided tours, nocturnal visits and encounters.

Tip: the Guimet Museum cinema is free for all

The Musée Guimet regularly organizes screenings and film cycles on Asian art in its auditorium. All screenings are free of charge.