Paris Museum of Modern Art
Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
Museum of Modern Art
The Museo de Arte Moderno (MAM), originally known as Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, is located in the Palais de Tokyo.
Built for the 1937 World's Fair, this museum opened in 1961 and displays collections of more than 8.000 obras pertenecientes a movimientos y artistas del siglo XX.
What to See at the Paris Museum of Modern Art
Made up largely of works donated by collectors and artists, the museum showcases pieces by artists such as Rouault, Picasso, Dufy, Gromaire y Matisse.
In addition to the permanent collection, whose entrada es gratuita, several interesting temporary exhibitions are held throughout the year, dedicated mostly to figures from the French and European art scenes.
One of the most visited rooms in the museum is the Sala Dufy, which features a mural covering all four walls depicting the history of electricity, rendered in a vivid mix of bright colors.
Prices
Admission is free all year round
Hours
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 am–6:00 pm, Thursday open until 10:00 pm
Address
11 Avenue du Président Wilson
Getting There
Metro line 9, Alma-Marceau and Iéna stations / RER: line C, Pont de l'Alma station
Nearby Attractions
From this museum you can walk to the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero.
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Places near the Museum of Modern Art of Paris
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Trocadero
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Champs-Élysées
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