What to do with children at the Musée d'Art Moderne Family activities, tours and mediation

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.

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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.

What to do with your family at the Musée d'art moderne de Paris?

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The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, open since 1961 and located in the heart of the City of Light, a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower, invites visitors to discover over 15,000 works reflecting the wealth of artistic creation of the 20th and 21st centuries. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, this museum transports us into the world of contemporary art. It's free to visit! [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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