Musée d'art moderne de Paris Museum

Address: 11 Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris, France

Website: https://www.mam.paris.fr

Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm, closed Mondays

Admission: Adult ~€14 (general admission); special exhibitions may have different pricing

The Musée d’art moderne de Paris is the municipal museum of modern art for the City of Paris, housed in the eastern wing of the Palais de Tokyo in the 16th arrondissement and established in the 20th century. It specializes in 20th- and 21st-century art.

Created by the city to curate and display modern art, the museum developed its holdings through municipal acquisitions, donations, and loans over the mid- and late 20th century, and it continues to expand through special exhibitions and acquisitions.

The museum sits in the Palais de Tokyo on Avenue du Président Wilson in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, within walking distance of Trocadéro and the Seine.

• Collections focus: The museum focuses on modern and contemporary art of the 20th and 21st centuries, with a substantial permanent collection and regular temporary exhibitions.
• Location tip: Located in the 16th arrondissement, it is close to Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower, making combined visits to nearby landmarks convenient.

What to See#

• Permanent collection galleries: Permanent collection galleries presenting 20th- and 21st-century art, with works by major modern artists across painting, sculpture, and mixed media.
• Temporary exhibition spaces: Rotating temporary exhibition spaces that host monographic shows and thematic displays of modern and contemporary art.
• Palais de Tokyo location: The museum occupies the eastern wing of the Palais de Tokyo complex and sits close to Trocadéro and the Seine, providing easy links to other Paris museums.

Musée d’art moderne de la Ville de Paris (MAM) is in the 16th arrondissement near the Seine and the Palais de Tokyo. Take Paris Métro line 9 to Iéna station (roughly a 3-5 minute walk) or lines 6 and 9 to Trocadéro (about a 5-10 minute walk). If driving, use the quai d’Orsay / Avenue du Président Wilson area and follow local signs; note parking is limited.

• Visit the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris at opening on weekday mornings to avoid the busiest tourist windows around the Eiffel Tower/Trocadéro.
• The museum's permanent collection is free; buy tickets for temporary exhibitions in advance to skip queues and guarantee entry.
• Don't forget the views toward the Eiffel Tower from outside and from the museum's upper levels-many visitors pair a quick gallery visit with panoramic photos at Trocadéro.