About
Palais Galliera is Paris's fashion museum, set in Île-de-France and devoted to the art of dress. Its collections bring together haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories, with pieces spanning from the 18th century to the present day. For anyone curious about how clothing has been made, worn and understood over three centuries, it makes a focused and rewarding visit.
What you will see
The museum's holdings cover a wide sweep of fashion history, so a visit can move from older garments to contemporary designs within a single afternoon. Alongside couture, you will find everyday ready-to-wear and the accessories that complete an outfit, which gives a fuller picture of how fashion has reached the wider public.
The exhibitions
Rotating exhibitions are at the heart of the museum's programme. Each one takes a particular theme or designer and presents it in depth, so the displays change over time. Visitors who return will often find a different focus from their last trip.
The setting
The building itself is part of the experience. Its elegant palace architecture suits the subject well, and many visitors find that the rooms add to the sense of occasion as they move from one display to the next.
Planning your visit
- Check the current exhibition before you go, since the programme changes.
- Allow time to see both the collections and the temporary shows.
- Combine the visit with a walk through the surrounding streets of Paris, which offer plenty of shopping and cafés.
