Housed in the east wing of the Palais de Tokyo, the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris is a municipal institution dedicated to the art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Its main mission is to make contemporary art accessible to all, by promoting a collection of over 15,000 works. Inaugurated in 1961, the museum covers the major artistic movements of the last century, from abstraction to conceptual art, via fauvism and surrealism.
Highlights include Henri Matisse's La Danse, Bonnard's Nu dans un intérieur and Raoul Dufy's La Fée Électricité, a monumental 600 m² fresco. The permanent exhibition, open to the public, alternates between big names and more confidential discoveries, in a dialogue between painting, sculpture, photography and installations.
For families, the museum offers a program of activities for all ages. Creative workshops for children, self-guided game trails in the galleries, storytelling tours and vacation courses give the youngest visitors a fun way to discover art. Dedicated family areas are available, and mediators are on hand to guide young and old alike in their exploration.
The City of Paris' Museum of Modern Art (MAM): An artistic journey from the 20th to the 21st century
The Paris Museum of Modern Art, opened in 1961 and tucked in the heart of the City of Light, just steps from the Eiffel Tower, invites visitors to discover more than 15,000 works that reflect the richness of 20th- and 21st-century artistic creation. Open Tuesday to Sunday, this museum whisks us into the world of contemporary art. Go check it out—admission is free! [Read more]
At the Musée d'Art Moderne, prices vary according to the exhibition (for full and reduced admission), but children under 18 areadmitted free.
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Dates and Opening Time
Next days
Friday:
from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Saturday:
from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Sunday:
from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Tuesday:
from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Thursday:
from 10:00 a.m. to 09:30 p.m.
Location
Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris
11, avenue du Président Wilson
75116 Paris 16
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Booking
www.mam.paris.fr
