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.
Grand Palais Summer 2026: celebrations, performances and events, summer happenings at the Grand Palais
Summer in Paris is magical: case in point, the Grand Palais is unveiling a special, festive program from June 2 to September 6, 2026. Discover what awaits you! [Read more]
A model of the Grand Palais made from building blocks on display for free
After being assembled live in front of an audience during the winter holidays of 2026, come and admire the LEGO replica of the Grand Palais — completely built with LEGO bricks — free of charge! [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Grand Palais: Free, after-hours tour of the Matisse exhibition
For the 2026 Night of Museums, the Grand Palais invites us to explore one of its major current exhibitions during a captivating nighttime cultural stroll, scheduled for May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Cabaret Extra 2026! The must-attend literary event at the Centre Pompidou, coming to the Grand Palais
The Centre Pompidou is hosting a very special edition of its literary event, Extra!. From April 17 to 19, 2026, the festival transforms into a cabaret experience at the Grand Palais. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
Next days
Wednesday:
from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Thursday:
from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
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.
Location
Grand Palais
3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower
75008 Paris 8
Access
M° Champs-Elysées Clemenceau
Official website
www.grandpalais.fr
