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Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris, Seine River cruise tickets.
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
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Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
Bollywood Superstars exhibition at the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris, Seine River cruise tickets.
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
Light show at the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris
Dining at the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris
Live musical show at the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
Bollywood Superstars exhibition at the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris, Seine River cruise tickets.
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
Light show at the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris
Dining at the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris
Live musical show at the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum in Paris
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Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Museum Tickets

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  • Enjoy priority access to 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, from 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.
  • Enjoy priority access to 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, from 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)
  • 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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Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
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Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris, Seine River cruise tickets.
Quai Branly Museum exterior with Eiffel Tower view, Paris Seine River cruise tickets.
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Paris: Quai Branly Museum & Seine River Cruise Tickets

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  • Get up close with awe-inspiring cultural artifacts from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, and get whisked away to new worlds with each exhibition!
  • Take a moment to breathe in the beauty of the museum's outdoor garden, featuring a stunning vertical green wall designed by the renowned Patrick Blanc.
  • As you cruise down the Seine River, enjoy the Parisian cityscape from a unique viewpoint and spot landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre Dame.
  • To top off the experience, there’s English commentary on board for everything you’re viewing– the river, the city, and the landmarks.
  • Fun fact: Did you know that the architect Jean Nouvel envisioned Quai Branly as a "transparent museum," a space that would connect visitors with nature?
  • Get up close with awe-inspiring cultural artifacts from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, and get whisked away to new worlds with each exhibition!
  • Take a moment to breathe in the beauty of the museum's outdoor garden, featuring a stunning vertical green wall designed by the renowned Patrick Blanc.
  • As you cruise down the Seine River, enjoy the Parisian cityscape from a unique viewpoint and spot landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre Dame.
  • To top off the experience, there’s English commentary on board for everything you’re viewing– the river, the city, and the landmarks.
  • Fun fact: Did you know that the architect Jean Nouvel envisioned Quai Branly as a "transparent museum," a space that would connect visitors with nature?

Inclusions

  • Quai Branly Museum entry ticket
  • 1-hour Seine River cruise ticket
  • Audioguide on the boat

Exclusions

  • Transportation between the attractions
  • Live Guide
  • Note: Some of the exhibitions in the museum may not be on display due to being loaned to other museums.
  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.
  • Guide dogs are welcome.
  • Be sure to carry both your online reservation and your Headout ticket to access the museum.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
ParisMusée du Quai Branly Tickets

Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac | A voyage across four continents

If you’re someone who’s always been fascinated by ancient civilizations and would spend hours poring over encyclopedias, then there’s good news– the Quai Branly Museum in Paris is the perfect destination for you! From ancient sculptures to contemporary textiles, the museum's exhibits showcase the beauty and complexity of cultures often overlooked in traditional Western art history– you can get a glimpse into the rich heritage and traditions of people from the continents of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.

Read on to know more about the Quai Branly Museum, its highlights, how to plan your visit, and more!

Things to know before you book your tickets to the Quai Branly Museum

  • You have the option to purchase your tickets online or on-site. It is highly recommended to buy your tickets online, as while you’ll have to wait in a line at the ticket counter on-site, online tickets get you direct entry to the museum without any last-minute hassle. 
  • As the ticket prices may increase during exhibit periods, you can check the same for your preferred day while booking online. This lets you make an informed decision while planning your visit. 
  • Children under 18 (non-EU), young adults under 26 (EU), and people with disabilities with a companion can visit for free. However, you will have to contact the museum directly to get the free tickets as well. 
  • Your tickets include access to all areas of the museum as well as the temporary and permanent collections on display at the time. Be sure to check the exhibition schedule for the day of your visit. However, shows and events are not included in your tickets and have to be purchased separately. 
  • To attend the "Zombies exhibition. Death is not the end?", you must book a  time-stamped free admission ticket online. The exhibition runs from October 8, 2024, to February 16, 2025. Once you've booked your ticket, be sure to bring both your reservation confirmation and the pre-purchased ticket to the museum entrance.

Why visit the Quai Branly Museum

A cultural array

Housing an extensive collection of over 700,000 photographs and 300,000 artifacts from Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, including musical instruments, textiles, and clothing, the museum is a treasure trove of cultural diversity, all under one roof.

All about the architectural genius

Designed by Jean Nouvel with a vision to create "a museum built around a collection," Quai Branly is built on stilts along the banks of the River Seine, surrounded by lush gardens. Its unique design philosophy emphasizes fluidity and transparency like no other.

An ethnographic approach

Unlike traditional art museums that focus on aesthetic appreciation with decorative arts, the Quai Branly Museum adopts an ethnographic approach, prioritizing the study and presentation of artifacts related to the customs, traditions, and daily lives of various ethnic groups.

What to see at the Quai Branly Museum

Collections

On Level 2, the Quai Branly Museum's permanent collection showcases over 3,500 pieces from Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. The best part? Its display! Imagine a vast hall, stretching out before you like a river. Along its banks, treasures from across the globe are displayed in glass cases– that’s your exhibition, literally.

Exhibitions

Head up to Level 3, and you'll find a mezzanine that holds all temporary exhibitions. Each season during spring and fall, a new scenography is created by collaborating with artists, scholars, and cultural institutions from around the world, offering a fresh perspective on the museum's collections. It's like visiting a different museum every six months!

Shows, festivals, and events

Quai Branly isn’t just about its collections. If you're looking for a more dynamic experience, head to the Claude Lévi-Strauss Theater. This isn't just any theater: it's a platform for artists and intellectuals from around the globe. From concerts and lectures to performances by artists who rarely get a chance to showcase their talents in Europe, the theater is a vibrant hub of cultural exchange.

The cinema

Need a break from all that exploring? Head to the Movie Room on Level 0. Here, you can catch a film or documentary related to the museum's collections if you want to delve deeper into a particular culture– it's the perfect way to relax and learn something new!

Nomad workshops

The Quai Branly Museum doesn't just keep its treasures within its walls. Through the Nomad Workshops, it extends its reach into the community. Collaborating with local partners, the museum organizes workshops, talks, and presentations that bring its cultural program to a wider audience.

Plan your visit to the Quai Branly Museum

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  • Access to the museum
  • Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30am to 7pm
  • Thursdays: 10:30am to 10pm
  • Access to the garden
  • Tuesday to Sunday: 9:15am to 7:30pm
  • Thursdays: 9:15am to 10:15pm
  • Early closure: 6pm on December 24 and 31
  • Closed on: Mondays, May 1 and December 25.
  • Note: During term-time school holidays– first week of July to first week of September, the museum is open on Mondays as well from 10:30am to 7pm.
  • Free visit: First Sunday of each month.

Address: 37 Quai Jacques Chirac, 75007 Paris, France

Find on maps

  • By metro: Line 6, 8 or 9
    Nearest stop: Bir Hakeim stop, Ecole Militaire stop or Alma-Marceau stop respectively
  • By RER: Line C 
    Nearest stop: 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 paid parking at the basement level (25, quai Branly). There are also nearby parking options at 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 
  • Special entrance: Entrance 222 on rue de l’Université is accessible for those with reduced mobility.
  • Cloakroom 
  • Bookshop and gift shop
  • Media library and reading room 
  • On-site restaurant 
  • Washrooms
  • Prams for loan
  • Information desk
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitors with disabilities and their companions can enter the museum for free and enjoy priority access.
  • Designated parking spaces are available for visitors with disabilities.
  • All areas of the museum are accessible to wheelchair users, and elevators provide access to different levels.
  • The entrance at 222 rue de l’Université is equipped with an elevator for visitors with disabilities.
  • Wheelchairs, folding seats, and walking frames can be borrowed from the cloakroom for visitors who need assistance.
  • Orientation tables are located on the permanent collections floor to guide visitors.
  • Café Jacques: This charming café, nestled in the museum's garden, serves fresh, seasonal dishes and delectable pastries. But that's not all– enjoy uninterrupted views of the Eiffel Tower while you savor your meal! 
  • Les Ombres: Perched atop the Quai Branly Museum, Les Ombres is a rooftop dining experience that's second to none. Indulge in contemporary French cuisine with Mediterranean twists while taking in panoramic views of Paris and the iconic Eiffel Tower.
  • Leave behind motorcycle helmets, umbrellas, walking sticks, backpacks, small bags, sharp objects, and art folders before entering the museum.
  • Food and beverages are not allowed in the collections space to protect the delicate artifacts.
  • Do not touch the artifacts as they are fragile and can be easily damaged.
  • Flash photography is prohibited to prevent damage to sensitive artifacts. Tripods and selfie sticks are also not allowed to avoid accidents and crowding.
  • Service animals, such as guide dogs, are permitted within the museum premises.

Frequently Asked Questions about Quai Branly Museum tickets

Are there temporary exhibitions in addition to the permanent collection?

Yes, the museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions featuring specific themes or cultures.

Is re-entry allowed with the same ticket?

Unfortunately, the museum does not allow re-entry once you have exited. Make sure to explore all areas before leaving.

Is there a best time to visit to avoid crowds?

To avoid crowds, visit early in the morning on weekdays, particularly outside of school holidays. Late evening visits on Thursdays and Fridays also offer a quieter experience.

Does the museum offer any special events or seasonal exhibitions?

Yes, the museum frequently hosts special events, workshops, and temporary exhibitions. Check their event calendar before your visit.

Is there a dress code for visiting the museum?

There is no strict dress code, but it’s advisable to dress comfortably, especially if you plan to spend several hours exploring the exhibits.

What are the ticket prices for the Quai Branly Museum?

Tickets for adults start at €14 for permanent collections. There are discounts for seniors, students, and free entry for children under 18.

How much time should I spend at the museum?

On average, you should spend 2-3 hours exploring the museum. If you’re a history or culture enthusiast, you might want to allow more time, especially if you plan to see both permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Are there any must-see exhibits at the Quai Branly Museum?

Yes! The museum’s permanent collection features standout pieces like tribal masks from Africa, intricate textiles from Asia, and fascinating Pacific Island sculptures. Temporary exhibitions also dive deep into specific themes or cultures.