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Book Quai Branly Museum Tickets | Paris
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- Enjoy priority access into the Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, which features indigenous art from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.
- Spend your time here admiring artifacts from the Neolithic Age, via the kings of France, to the explorers and great ethnologists of the 20th century.
- The permanent collection area displays about 3,500 works across geographies and strives to encourage dialogue between the cultures of the four continents.
- Don't miss out on visiting the museum's serene gardens, complete with trails, paved paths and pools.
- The brainchild of landscaper Gilles Clément, the garden houses 169 trees and 30 or so plant species including oaks, maples, magnolias and cherries.
Inclusions
- Entry to Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac
- Access to permanent and temporary collections (upon availability)
- Important: For the exhibition 'Bollywood Superstars: History of Indian Cinema' which is held from Sep 26, 2023 to Jan 14, 2024, reservation of free time-stamped access on this link is mandatory.
- Please display the reservation and your Headout ticket at the access control.
- Note: We do not sell free tickets. If any visitors are eligible for it, they will have to contact the Quai Branly directly to get the tickets. We only sell adult tickets (+18 years for non-EU citizens and +26 years for those from the EU).
- Please note that the ticket prices will increase during exhibit periods. Check the select page for your preferred day to know more.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 4 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid until 12 December, 2025.
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Why visit the Quai Branly Museum?
1. Unique cultural fusion: The museum features a rich collection of over 700,000 photographs and 300,000 artifacts and objects (musical instruments, fabrics, and clothing) from across Asia, Africa, Oceania, and The Americas, taking you on a fascinating cultural journey.
2. Architectural marvel: Jean Nouvel’s design idea for Quai Branly Museum was - “it is a museum built around a collection.” To achieve this, the museum was perched on stilts, docked on the banks of the River Seine, surrounded by a verdant landscape (designed by Gilles Clément), covering an area of 18,000 m2.
3. Immersive exhibitions: The museum explores unique themes, such as – identity, globalization, and cultural exchange, thus challenging perceptions and encouraging dialogues. It’s not just a visual exhibit, it’s a whole sensory experience at Quai Branly Museum.
4. Ethnographic approach: Unlike traditional art museums where paintings, sculptures, and the decorative arts are collected, preserved, and exhibited in galleries for aesthetic appreciation, the Quai Branly Museum adopts an ethnographic approach which focuses on collecting, studying, and presenting artifacts and objects related to the cultures, customs, traditions of different ethnic groups and societies.
Discover the Quai Branly Museum
Level GB - Centers of interest (Claude Lévi-Strauss Theater, Reserve of musical instruments, educational workshops, and classrooms), and home ticket office
Level 0 - 18,000 m2 of garden which includes - the Pond Garden, Rose Garden, Moss Garden, garden shed, The Ponds, The Candy Glade, Gift Shop, Bookstore, Green Theater, Entrances, The Green Wall, Ticketing Office, and Café Jacques.
Level 2 - The Americas, Oceania, Africa, and Asia displays
Level 3 - Suspended mezzanines which serve as platforms for temporary exhibitions and as a multimedia space for samples
Level 5 - Restaurant and media library
Highlights of the Quai Branly Museum
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What to see at the Quai Branly Museum
Collections
The main collections on Level 2 presents a permanent exhibition of around 3,500 art pieces from across Asia, Africa, Oceania, and The Americas. All these collections are exhibited in a large continuous hall, separated by a central aisle conceived to resemble a river.
Display Cases
The museographical displays on the collections are regularly updated, to conserve the fragile nature of the artworks, from overexposure. By refreshing the exhibits, the museum can showcase a wider variety of artworks and introduce newer themes of cultural significance.
Exhibitions
The mezzanine area on Level 3 presents temporary exhibitions (during spring and fall) which present a new scenography to visitors, every year.
Shows, festivals, and events
The Claude Lévi-Strauss Theater is a meeting place for artists and intellectuals, to host performances, concerts, and lectures.
The theater is a creative space for those artists from Asia, Africa, Oceania, and The Americas who rarely perform in Europe.
Cinemas
In the Movie Room on Level 0 is where cinemas are played and film sessions are held.
Nomad Workshops
These workshops are organized in collaboration with local stakeholders within the region, in order to present the museum’s cultural program far beyond its walls.
Programs include workshops, presentations of works from the collections, talks by curators, conferences, etc.
Plan your visit to the Quai Branly Museum
Timings
Best time to visit
Getting there
Entrances
Facilities
Accessibility
Restaurants
Neighborhood stays
Access to the museum
- 10:30am to 7pm, from Tuesday to Sunday
- 10:30am to 10pm, on Thursdays
Access to the garden
- 9:15am to 7:30pm, from Tuesday to Sunday
- 9:15am to 10:15pm, on Thursdays
The museum is closed on Mondays (except during term-time school holidays - first week of July to first week of September).
Best time of the year:
November to March (off-season)
Best day of the week:
Thursdays/Fridays and early mornings/late afternoons.
Address: 37 Quai Jacques Chirac, 75007 Paris, France
- By metro: line 6 (Bir Hakeim stop), line 8 (Ecole Militaire stop), line 9 (Alma-Marceau or Iéna stop)
- By RER: line C (Pont de l’Alma or Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station)
- By bus: line 42 (Tour Eiffel or Bosquet-Rapp stop), lines 63-80-92 (Bosquet-Rapp stop), line 69 (Champ de Mars stop), line 72 (Musée d’Art Moderne – Palais de Tokyo or Alma Marceau stop), line 82 (Warsaw or Champ de Mars stop), line 87 (Rapp – La Bourdonnais stop)
- Vélib' stations: Station 7023 (quai Branly) and station 7022 (3, avenue Bosquet)
- Batobus (boat service): Tour Eiffel stop
- By car: The museum has a basement (paid) parking lot (25, quai Branly). Other spots include - George V Park (10, avenue George V) and Joffre Ecole Militaire park (2, place Joffre)
The museum has three main entrances:
- Debilly entrance - 37 quai Branly (opposite the Debilly Footbridge)
- Terrace pools entrance - 206 rue de l'Université
- Université entrance - 218 rue de l’Université
For people with reduced mobility, the reserved entrance is 222, rue de l’Université
- Cloakroom to store your personal items excluding bulky objects (subject to capacity).
- Visitors with disabilities and guide/accompanying person get free entry and priority access.
- Parking spaces are reserved for people with disabilities.
- All of the museum’s spaces are accessible to wheelchair users, and lifts provide access to the various levels.
- Entrance (for people with disabilities) 222, rue de l’Université is equipped with a lift.
- Wheelchairs, folding seats and walking frames are available on loan from the cloakroom for visitors who tire more easily.
- On the permanent collections floor, orientation tables are placed, to help you find your way.
- Café Jacques: Accessible from the garden of the museum, Café Jacques offers a menu of fresh seasonal produce and a gourmet selection of pastries. If you think good food is all that’s here, hold that thought – you can get uninterrupted views of the Eiffel Tower. Café Jacques is all about good food with a good view!
- Les Ombres: Located on the rooftop of Quai Branly Museum is Les Ombres, which is another restaurant with good food and good views - Eiffel Tower and panoramic views of Paris. The restaurant offers a menu of contemporary French cuisine with Mediterranean influences.
- Luxury stays: Shangri-La, Juliana Paris, and Le Narcisse Blanc Hôtel & Spa
- Economical stays: Hôtel Le Derby Alma, Hôtel Eiffel Rive Gauche, and Hôtel Eiffel Kensington
- Budget stays: 3 Ducks Boutique Hostel & Bar, Yooma Urban Lodge, and Hostel Aloha
Visitor tips:
- Arrive 15 minutes before time indicated on your ticket.
- Before you book your museum visit, view the online programs brochure for information on temporary exhibitions, lectures, performances, and other activities.
- If you can avoid it, skip carrying the following items to the museum - motorcycle helmets, umbrellas, walking sticks, backpacks, small bags, sharp and blunt objects, and art folders.
- To make the most of your visit by getting a deeper understanding of the museum’s collections and exhibitions, opt for an audio guided tour (available at an additional cost when booking from the venue website).
- Access to the 18,000 m2 garden, designed by Gilles Clément, is free.
- Exploring the museum can take up to 3 hours, so eat and hydrate well before entering the museum or you can grab a quick bite at the cafes(Café Jacques and Les Ombres) inside the museum. No food or beverage is allowed inside the collections space of the museum.
- The artifacts in the collections are fragile, do not touch them.
Beyond the Quai Branly Museum
Paris has plentiful cultural landmarks to explore – from monuments and museums to cruises and cuisines. But closest to the Quai Branly Museum are:
Eiffel Tower
This iconic structure needs no introduction. A symbol of romance and an embodiment of engineering marvel, the Eiffel Tower is a must-visit.
Pro-tip: You can catch uninterrupted views of the Eiffel Tower from Café Jacques. Capture one for your gram! 🤳
Distance: 450m
Seine River Cruises
Experience the beauty of Paris from a unique vantage point, as you cruise along the waters of the Seine River. Spot many iconic landmarks that decorate the skyline of Paris, including – Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum, Musée d'Orsay, and more.
Distance (to Vedettes du Pont Neuf): 4.5 km
Orsay Museum
Housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station (Gare d'Orsay), Orsay Museum houses the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces, including paintings by Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Degas, Berthe Morisot, and Gauguin, amongst others.
Distance: 2.2 km
FAQs about Quai Branly Museum answered
How much is a ticket to the Quai Branly Museum?
A ticket to the Quai Branly Museum will cost you €14. The ticket inclusions are - priority access to the Quai Branly Museum - Jacques Chirac and access to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions (upon availability).
How to book tickets to the Quai Branly Museum?
You can purchase tickets to the Quai Branly Museum online, at the Museum Ticket Office, or at the automatic ticket machines placed in the garden.
Note - Reservations and payments for all cultural activities and shows can be made via phone.
Should I buy tickets to the Quai Branly Museum in advance?
Yes, it is required that you purchase your tickets to the Quai Branly Museum in advance, so that you don’t miss out on any exhibitions that you want to see. It’s important to note that weekends are especially crowded, so it’s best that you book your tickets in advance.
Why should I book my Quai Branly Museum tickets online?
There are three reasons why you should book your Quai Branly Museum tickets online:
✔️ Convenience - You can skip the long queues at the museum’s ticket office.
✔️ Advanced reservation - Securing your tickets ahead of your visit, helps you plan your trip better and avoid any last-minute disappointments of tickets being sold out.
✔️ Great deals - Booking your tickets online helps you secure amazing deals and manage your bookings.
✔️ Allows flexibility - Booking your Quai Branly Museum tickets online helps give you the flexibility of free cancellation, extended validity, instant confirmation, flexible dates, and so much more.
What does a standard Quai Branly Museum ticket include?
A standard Quai Branly Museum ticket includes priority entry to the museum and access to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions (upon availability).
What is the cancellation policy on my Quai Branly Museum tickets?
You can cancel your tickets up to four days before your experience date and get a full refund.
How long are my Quai Branly Museum tickets valid for?
Your tickets to the Quai Branly Museum are valid for 2 years from the date of purchase.
Are discounts available on Quai Branly Museum tickets?
Yes, discounts are available. Entry is free for children under the age of 18 (non-EU citizen), under the age of 26 (EU citizen), and differently abled visitors with a companion.
Are audio guided tours available at the Quai Branly Museum?
Yes, they are available at an additional cost (tickets can be purchased separately at the venue).
What are the Quai Branly Museum opening hours?
The Quai Branly Museum opening hours are as follows:
⌚ Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30am to 7pm
⌚ Thursday from 10:30am to 10pm
⌚ Closed on Mondays
How long does it take to complete a Quai Branly Museum tour?
It’ll take you anywhere between 2-3 hours to tour the Quai Branly Museum.
Are there any restaurants in the Quai Branly Museum?
Yes, there are two restaurants in Quai Branly Museum which you can head to after exploring the museum.
Note - Outside food and beverages are not allowed inside the Quai Branly Museum.
Is Quai Branly Museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the Quai Branly Museum is fully wheelchair accessible, complete with ramps and lifts. In fact, the Quai Branly Museum is fully equipped for people with a spectrum of disabilities including motor, mental, visual, and hearing disabilities.