Musée du quai Branly (Quai Branly Museum)
Musée du quai Branly
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This Parisian gem is one of the most incredible ethnographic museums in the world, showcasing African, Asian, Oceanian, and American arts and civilizations.

📜 Ethnographic museum in Paris, dedicated to cultures of Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.
🔍 Houses over 450,000 artifacts (about 3,500 on display), designed by Jean Nouvel and known for its green wall.

Why Go

🌍 Explore diverse non-Western civilizations and indigenous art from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.
🏛️ See a vast collection of 450,000 artifacts (3,500 on display).
🌳 Admire unique modern architecture by Jean Nouvel and relax in peaceful gardens with a large green wall.
🖼️ Discover art that inspired 20th-century European artists.

Why Avoid

⏳ Can be large, requiring a couple of hours to visit.
⚖️ The museum has faced historical controversy regarding colonial artifact collection.

Cost

💰 Adults 12 euros, discounts for students/teachers. Free for under 18s and EU citizens under 26. Free entry on the first Sunday of each month.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday to Sunday 11 AM - 7 PM, Thursday until 9:30 PM. Closed Mondays.

Getting There

🚶 Located near the Eiffel Tower, a 10-minute walk.
🚇 Easily accessible by Metro line 9 (Iéna) or RER C (Pont de l'Alma).

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