The Palais de la Porte Dorée

Category: Lieu Culturel > Salon

Le musée permanent des colonies a été construit en 1931 dans le cadre de l’exposition coloniale internationale. Il y a également l´ aquarium tropical qui fût créé en 1931 dans le seul bâtiment de l’Exposition Coloniale destiné à rester afin de montrer au public la faune aquatique des colonies.

A partit de 1 juin 2007, La Cité nationale de l'histoire de l'immigration ouvre ses portes, à Paris au Palais de la Porte Dorée. La Cité, ce sera : un musée national et des expositions temporaires sur plus de 3000 m2 ; un forum central dédié à la rencontre et aux événements exceptionnels ; une médiathèque ; des ateliers enfants, adultes et scolaires ; un auditorium de 200 places accueillant des concerts, des films, des débats.

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Place
293 Avenue Daumesnil
75012 Paris 12

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Website
http://palais-portedoree.net/

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Upcoming events

L'Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée se renouvelle

Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée, Paris's historic aquarium

Created in 1931 for the Colonial Exhibition, the Aquarium is located in the 12th arrondissement, in the Palais de la Porte Dorée. It is home to over 750 species of small fish and, best of all, admission is free for under-26s!

Olympism, a world history: the Olympiad exhibition at the Palais de la Porte Dorée

Since 1896, 33 Olympiads have been held around the world. To mark the Paris 2024 Games, the Palais de la Porte Dorée is retracing their history and behind-the-scenes in a retrospective exhibition, from April 26 to September 8, 2024.

Enquête à Madagascar : nos photos de l'exposition immersive ultra ludique de l'Aquarium tropical - IMG20231113104547

Investigation in Madagascar: our photos of the Tropical Aquarium's ultra-fun immersive exhibition

Save the Joba Mena, an endangered fish from Madagascar, with the Tropical Aquarium's fun, immersive exhibition. To be followed from November 14, 2023 to September 1, 2024.

Past events

L'Envers du décor 2024: everything you need to know about this contemporary art festival at the Palais de la Porte Dorée

L'Envers du décor, at the Palais de la Porte Dorée, is back for its 7th edition. On February 3 and 4, 2024, a host of artists will be on hand to present free, original and contemporary installations and activities. Are you ready? Watch out, it's going to shine!

Palazzo, les photos de la terrasse éphémère du palais de la Porte Dorée

Fête de la Science 2023: guided ocean tours at the Porte Dorée Tropical Aquarium

The Fête de la Science returns to the Palais de la Porte Dorée on October 14 and 15, 2023. Take part in the guided tours organized for this 32nd edition, focusing on biodiversity in ecosystems.

Poisson Lune : la terrasse éphémère sur le Parvis du Palais de la Porte Dorée

Back-to-school fair at Poisson Lune, Sunday, September 3

Monday September 4 is back to school. So, to combat the back-to-school blues, we're making the most of this last day of vacation with the Poisson Lune fair.

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at the Palais de la Porte Dorée: Guided tour & events

Journées du Patrimoine 2023 at the Palais de la Porte Dorée: On September 16 and 17, 2023, we invite you to an exceptional immersion experience to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the European Heritage Days. On the program: tours, behind-the-scenes at the Aquarium, conferences and more.

Fête de la musique 2023 : Lova Lova and Ëda Diaz on the terrace of the Palais de la Porte Dorée

Come celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Fête de la Musique at Poisson Lune! On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, the famous summer terrace of the Palais de la Porte Dorée invites the public to a unique musical journey by three talented artists: Lova Lova, Ëda Diaz and Global Gnawa.

Poisson Lune, the ephemeral terrace of the Palais de la Porte Dorée is back for the summer

Poisson Lune, the canonical terrace of the Palais de la Porte Dorée is back for the fifth year from May 12, 2023. Something to brighten up the summer season and delight young and old alike!

White Night – Nuit Blanche 2022: art stroll between the Palais de la Porte Dorée and Alfortville

On the occasion of the White Night this Saturday October 1, 2022, Enlarge your Paris provides an art walk between the Palais de la Porte Dorée and Alfortville, via the Bois de Vincennes.