Palais de Tokyo, Contemporary art museum in 16th arrondissement, France
Palais de Tokyo is a contemporary art space in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, hosting changing exhibitions across more than 22,000 square meters. The interior spreads over several levels, combining concrete, steel, and glass with exposed walls and open areas.
The building opened in 1937 for the International Exposition and was originally called Palais des Musées d'Art Moderne. From 2002 it focused solely on contemporary art after a redesign of the interior spaces.
The name refers to the former Avenue de Tokio, now called Avenue de New York, which runs along the Seine. Artists often work on-site, creating pieces inside the galleries while visitors walk through the spaces.
The museum sits on Avenue du Président Wilson near Pont d'Iéna and the Eiffel Tower. Exhibitions rotate regularly and usually run for several weeks to a few months.
Opening hours until midnight allow for late visits after dinner and often draw a younger audience. Some areas remain deliberately unfinished, showing raw construction materials without added covering.
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