Paris Museum of Modern Art
Musee d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
Paris Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art (MAM) originally named Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris , is situated in the Palace of Tokyo.
Built for the 1937 World’s Fair, this museum opened in 1961 and displays collections of more than 8,000 works belonging to 20th-century artists and movements .
What to see at the Museum of Modern Art in Paris
Composed of works mostly donated by collectors and artists, in this museum you can admire the works of artists such as Rouault, Picasso, Dufy, Gromaire and Matisse .
In addition to the permanent exhibition, admission to which is free , several interesting temporary exhibitions are held throughout the year, dedicated, for the most part, to figures from the French and European scene.
One of the most-visited rooms in the museum is the Dufy Room , where a wall-spanning mural depicting the history of electricity is on display, with a mix of bright colors.
Prices
Admission is free throughout the year
Schedules
From Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 am-6.00 pm, Thursday open until 10.00 pm
Address
Avenue du President Wilson 11
How to get
Metro line 9, Alma-Marceau and Iéna stations / RER: line C, Pont de l´Alma station
nearby places
From this museum, within a short walking distance, are the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero Gardens.
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Places near the Museum of Modern Art in Paris
You can walk from here to these neighboring attractions
Quai Branly Museum
Exhibition of indigenous art, cultures and civilizations of Africa, Asia, Oceania and America.
Eiffel Tower
We explain how to get to the Eiffel Tower, how to go up and how to buy tickets.
Trocadero
Area of Paris where the Trocadero Square and Gardens are located, the best photos with the Eiffel Tower in the background.
Avenue des Champs Elysées
Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous avenues in Paris. Popular place for shopping.
