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

Do you know the Musée Guimet? Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, this historic site awaits you on a voyage of discovery through its permanent collections, splendid spaces and exotic exhibitions. There's even a terrace with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

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This is a museum that has retained the inquisitive spirit and freshness of soul of its founder, Émile Guimet (1836-1918), a Lyonnais industrialist and collector of art objects, particularly Asian ones, a collection that is also the origin of the museum that today bears his name.

If the Musée Guimet was originally founded on the experience of discovery, the intelligence of the works and the diversity of artistic approaches, it continues in the 21st century to nurture taste and curiosity for an Asia of yesterday and today, which has always demonstrated its capacity for adaptation and innovation through the centuries.

On the theme of"Breath and energy at the heart", the museum offers a range of activities and trails to discover fusion music, contemporary Asian creations, and even a fun escape game.

During his trips to Asia, notably to Japan at the end of the 19th century, Émile Guimet tirelessly sought works that were, at the time, extremely contemporary. Today, the Guimet Museum continues to enrich its collection with contemporary works, and presents them in an original route titled "Asia Now" that unfolds within the permanent collection, where more than 150 recent and newly acquired works are showcased.

Aimed at a broad public, the Musée Guimet is open to all visitors wishing to learn more about Asia, but also to understand and be moved, in response to the founder's wish in 1889 to create"a museum that thinks, a museum that speaks, a museum that lives".

Museum News:

A free K-Horror night at the Guimet Museum for Halloween: Korean cinema takes center stage
The Guimet Museum is celebrating Halloween with a special, free evening for everyone: on October 31, 2026, join the K-Horror Night and rediscover Korean horror cinema. [Read more]

Knowledge in trompe-l'œil: the historical exhibition on Korean art at the Guimet Museum
Embark on a journey into the art of trompe-l'œil in 18th‑century Korea, with the exhibition "Le savoir en trompe-l'œil," on view at the Guimet Museum from September 16, 2026, to January 4, 2027. [Read more]

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. [Read more]

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. [Read more]

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. [Read more]

Animal Crossing New Horizons: where to see the paintings and sculptures in the game?
Art or video game lovers, head to the museums of Paris, in search of the works sold by Rounard in Animal Crossing New Horizons, the Nintendo game. [Read more]

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.

This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please let us know.