Palais de Tokyo: opening hours, prices, reservations... All you need to know about the Paris museum

Attention contemporary art lovers! The Palais de Tokyo awaits you from Wednesday to Monday to delight you with its beautiful contemporary art exhibitions. Located at 13, avenue du Président Wilson in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, the museum stands out as one of the most dynamic contemporary art centers in the French capital. Open from midday to midnight, this emblematic venue attracts visitors from all over the world, seducing them with its innovative approach and daring exhibitions.

The Palais de Tokyo, originally known as the Palais des Musées d'Art Moderne, was built for the 1937 International Exhibition. Its history has been marked by significant transformations. In 1978, it became home to the Musée d'Art et d'Essais and, later, the Centre National de la Photographie. In 1999, the Palais de Tokyo was dedicated to contemporary art, followed by the opening of the site de création contemporaine in January 2002, marking a new era in its rich history.

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Palais de Tokyo opening hours:

• 12h-22h : Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• 12h-00h : Thursday.
• Tuesday: The Palais de Tokyo is closed to the public.

Annual closing on January 1, May 1 and December 25.
Exceptional closing at 6pm on December 24 and 31.

How to get to the Palais :

• RER C: Line C "Pont de l'Alma" station
• Metro: "Iéna" station on line 9.
• Bus: Lines 32, 42, 63, 72, 80, 82 or 92
• Parking and electric charging stations nearby

Prices and reservations :

To avoid queuing and long waits, reservations are recommended. Visit the museum website to reserve your tickets. Full price: 12 euros; reduced price: 9 euros. For an unforgettable visit to the heart of contemporary art, this beautiful museum is a destination not to be missed during your stay in Paris.

Free admission is offered to disabled visitors and their carers, as well as to under-18s, jobseekers and other categories specified on the museum's official website. Guided tours in French sign language are organized on a regular basis, and the museum's website features a document facilitating access and understanding for visitors with disabilities.

And to find out what's new at the museum, click here:

Welcoming the Flowers: a tribute to John Giorno at the Palais de Tokyo
The Palais de Tokyo presents Welcoming the Flowers, an open-access installation paying tribute to the poet John Giorno, from April 16 to June 9, 2024. [Read more]

Chalisée Naamani exhibits her "clothing-images" at the Palais de Tokyo
When fashion and clothing invade contemporary art museums... From June 13 to September 7, 2025, Chalisée Naamani presents a site-specific installation at the Palais de Tokyo, focusing on representations of the body. On the program: "clothing-images", photographs, digital collages and composite sculptures! [Read more]

Exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo: "Le soleil tombe sans un bruit" by Thảo Nguyên Phan
The Palais de Tokyo presents "Le soleil tombe sans un bruit", the first monograph in France by Vietnamese artist Thảo Nguyên Phan, from June 13 to September 7, 2025. [Read more]

Disco: Vivian Suter's exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo
Palais de Tokyo hosts Disco, a monumental exhibition by Vivian Suter in the Grande Verrière, from June 13 to September 8, 2025. [Read more]

Alphabeta Sigma (Side A): our photos of Rammellzee's exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo
The museum's first retrospective of the artist's work... From February 20 to May 11, 2025, Palais de Tokyo and CAPC Bordeaux will present "Alpahebta Sigma (Face A)", an exhibition devoted to the artist RAMMELLZEE. In all, some one hundred major works and previously unseen archives are on display, tracing the career of an enigmatic figure in contemporary art and hip-hop, who has sadly passed away. [Read more]

Raphaël Barontini: the artist at the heart of a fashion exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo
When contemporary art and fashion meet... The Palais de Tokyo invites you to discover the exhibition "Quelque part dans la nuit, le peuple danse" by Raphaël Barontini from February 20 to May 11, 2025. A rereading of history, particularly in Africa and the Caribbean, combining contemporary techniques with archives from the past. [Read more]

Collective Joy - Apprendre à Flamboyer: our photos of the joueyuse exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo
Ready to blaze? The Palais de Tokyo invites you to discover its new spring exhibition, entitled "Collective Joy - Apprendre à Flamboyer!", from February 20 to May 11, 2025. An exploration of gathering cultures and the experience of collective joy through diverse and interactive artistic practices. [Read more]

Symbiosis at the Palais de Tokyo: a year of immersive performances with Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar
In 2025, the Palais de Tokyo inaugurates Symbiosis, a unique performance program led by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar. Residencies, public rehearsals and performances will punctuate the year, offering a unique immersion in the world of contemporary dance and artistic creation. [Read more]