Quai Branly Museum - Jacques Chirac
Quai Branly Museum - Jacques Chirac, Ethnographic museum in 7th district, France
The Quai Branly Museum displays 3,500 artifacts from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas within a structure designed by architect Jean Nouvel.
Opening in 2006 under Jacques Chirac's initiative, this museum combines collections from the Museum of Man and the National Museum of African and Oceanian Arts.
The permanent exhibitions present tribal masks, ancient sculptures, and ritual objects that demonstrate the traditions of non-Western peoples throughout history.
The museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with extended hours until 10:00 PM on Thursdays.
The museum's exterior features a 200-meter-long and 12-meter-high living wall containing thousands of growing plants from various species.
Location: 7th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: June 20, 2006
Founders: Jacques Chirac
Architects: Jean Nouvel
Official opening: June 23, 2006
Architectural style: deconstructivism
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 37 Quai Branly 75007 Paris
Opening Hours: Tuesday,Wednesday,Saturday,Sunday 10:30-19:00; Thursday 10:30-22:00
Phone: +33156617000
Website: https://quaibranly.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.86083,2.29750
Latest update: November 22, 2025 16:18
Paris has many themed museums that go beyond the usual tourist circuits. The underground sewer system has been open for visits since the 19th century, allowing visitors to see the technical installations that revolutionized urban hygiene. The fan museum houses over 2,500 pieces from the Renaissance to today, explaining traditional manufacturing techniques. The counterfeiting museum compares authentic products with copies to highlight issues of intellectual property. The Parisian collections cover a variety of fields: Asian art at the Guimet Museum with 45,000 objects from the Neolithic to the 20th century, African and Oceanian cultures at Quai Branly, fairground artifacts from the 19th century at Arts Forains, old automata and magic devices from past centuries. The Museum of Hunting and Nature is housed in a 17th-century townhouse and combines antique weapons with modern designs. These institutions offer unique insights into the social, technical, and artistic history of Paris.
Jean Nouvel is among the most recognized French architects of our time. His work spans five continents, including museums, office towers, concert halls, and residential complexes. Each project demonstrates his ability to combine technical innovation with respect for the local context, whether through material choices, light manipulation, or integration into the existing urban fabric. Among his major works, the Louvre Abu Dhabi features a perforated dome that creates a shower of light, while the Glòries Tower in Barcelona rises with its cylindrical shape and colorful facades. In Paris, the Arab World Institute has a façade equipped with mechanical diaphragms inspired by Islamic art, and the Philharmonie updates concert hall architecture with its silver volumes. Beyond Europe and the Middle East, his projects extend to Sydney with One Central Park and its hanging gardens, or Fort Worth with a museum surrounded by water basins. These buildings provide the opportunity to explore architecture that interacts with its environment and challenges conventions. Each visit allows appreciation of how architectural creativity can transform our relationship with urban and cultural spaces.
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