About
Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac is a museum in Paris dedicated to indigenous art and cultures from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. It stands on the Left Bank, at 37 Quai Jacques Chirac in the 7th arrondissement, close to the Eiffel Tower, which makes it an easy addition to a day spent around the river and the Champ de Mars.
What to expect
The collections bring together works and objects from many peoples across four continents, presented as art and as expressions of daily and ceremonial life. Visitors who come with an interest in non-European art traditions will find the range of the displays a good reason to spend time here, and the museum suits both a focused visit and a wander through galleries that reward slow looking.
The building and garden
The museum is housed in a distinctive modern building, and its garden is part of the experience. Before or after going inside, it is worth walking the grounds to see how the architecture sits among the plantings beside the river.
Planning your visit
- Location: Left Bank, near the Eiffel Tower, in the 7th arrondissement.
- Nearby: the riverside walks and the Eiffel Tower area make it simple to combine with other stops in the same part of the city.
- Best for: visitors interested in indigenous art and world cultures, and anyone looking for a museum visit alongside a stroll by the Seine.
