Nestled in the eastern wing of the Palais de Tokyo, the building housing the Musée d'Art Moderne (also known as the MAM) is, above all, a tribute to 1930s architecture and Art Deco. Its exterior decoration, centered on Apollo, the god of the arts, will captivate you even before you step inside. Once inside, visitors plunge into the major currents of 20th‑century art: Cubism, the Paris School, abstraction, New Realism, and much more.
Here, visitors can marvel at the works of such illustrious artists as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Juan Gris, Alberto Giacometti and Yves Klein. MAM's modern treasures, including the first version of Matisse's "La Danse" and Raoul Dufy's "La Fée électricité", offer an exceptional panorama of modern art.
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Taking the time to visit the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris is like taking an initiatory journey through contemporary art, letting yourself be carried away by the artistic currents of the past and present, and thus enriching your culture and sensibility. It's an experience we recommend, especially as access to the permanent collections is free.



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Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.
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Dates and Opening Time
Next days
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.
Friday:
from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Saturday:
from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Location
Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris
11, avenue du Président Wilson
75116 Paris 16
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.mam.paris.fr
More information
The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm.



















