Built for the1900 Universal Exhibition, the Grand Palais is an emblematic monument of the French capital, located on avenue Winston-Churchill, between the Champs-Élysées and the Seine. Managed today by the Rmn - Grand Palais, its mission is to promote access to culture through temporary exhibitions, artistic events, international fairs and educational initiatives.
The Grand Palais brings together several institutions: the Galerie nationale, dedicated to major art exhibitions, the Palais de la Découverte (integrated into the Grand Palais project from 2021) and the nave, famous for its immense glass roof. Among the major works and artists to have passed through its walls are Monet, Picasso and Turner, as well as retrospectives devoted to Pompeii, Napoleon and Hergé. After several years of renovation, the museum gradually reopened its doors in 2025.
For the whole family, the Grand Palais regularly offers educational workshops, fun trails and storytelling tours specially designed for families. During the school vacations, animated tours and treasure hunts are organized to give the youngest visitors an opportunity to discover the exhibitions in a different way.
Science on your plate: explore the 2026 Science Festival lineup at the Grand Palais
For the Science Festival, the Palais de la Découverte is offering free activities at the Grand Palais on the weekend of October 3–4, 2026. Hands-on science experiments and games await the youngest visitors! [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
Next days
Friday:
from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Saturday:
from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Sunday:
from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Monday:
from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Tuesday:
from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Wednesday:
from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Thursday:
from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Location
Grand Palais
3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower
75008 Paris 8
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Accessibility info
Access
M° Champs-Elysées Clemenceau
Official website
www.grandpalais.fr
