Musée Guimet
Description
A short distance from the Palais de Tokyo and the Place du Trocadéro, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Asian art. Founded in 1889 by Emile Guimet, a manufacturer from Lyon, the Guimet Museum traces 5,000 years of history. The distant travels that took this art lover through China, Japan, India and Pakistan allowed him to assemble the precious collections of art which are today presented in one of the largest museums entirely devoted to Asian arts in Europe.
Invaluable works
Stroll through the elegantly designed spaces bathed in natural light to discover the selection of some 4,000 works including Chinese sculptures and porcelain, an Angkor Buddha and a 17th-century samurai armour, which is sure to fascinate children. The museum also offers a cycle of temporary exhibitions that take you on a voyage of discovery. To deepen your knowledge, enjoy one of the guided tours offered every Saturday.
Continue your journey through the East with a visit to the Panthéon Bouddhique with its Japanese garden, just 2 minutes away on foot. It belongs to the Guimet Museum, as does the Ennery Museum, located on Avenue Foch, which holds a unique collection of objects from Japan (visits by reservation only).
Terrace with a view
For the second year running, the Guimet Museum is opening its panoramic terrace for the summer, a rooftop with a unique architecture that makes you feel like you're on the deck of a boat. From the 3rd floor, enjoy an exceptional view of the roofs of Paris and the Eiffel Tower which rises majestically in front of you.
Your visit continues in the museums and cultural sites in Paris Region.
Practical info
Access and contact
Metro Iéna station (line9) Boissière station (line 6)
Bus 63, Albert de Mun or Iéna stop 82, Iéna stop 30, Kleber-Boissière stop, then go down the Boissière street to place Iéna. 22, Kleber-Boissière stop, then go down the Boissière street to place Iéna. 32, Albert de Mun or Iéna stop
Days and opening hours
Every day throughout the year between 10 am and 6 pm. Closed on Tuesday. Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
Prices
- 8.5 €
- Adult: 8.50 to 11.50 € (Single ticket combined with temporary exhibitions: €11.50 full price, €8.5 reduced price. Second visit free of charge within 14 days of the date of purchase of the ticket.).
Free entry for children < 18 years.
Every first Sunday of the month, access to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions is free. For European Union nationals: free admission for permanent collections and discount for temporary exhibitions up to and including the age of 25. Paris Museum Pass accepted: time slot reservation recommended.
Facility
- Restaurant
Services
- Shop
- Wi-fi
- Ticketing in number
Tour
Spoken languages
- French
Guided tour languages
- French
Documentation languages (home)
- English
- French
Bulletin board languages
- English
Single mean time tour
90 minsSingle services tour
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Accessibility
See on accessible.net- General
- Physical disability
- Deaf / Hard of Hearing
- Visual impairment
- Mental / Cognitive
- Family
- Senior
Access
Pratical informations
- access to the establishment: graspable outside call button
- floor-level pathways
- pathways that change levels are offset by a sloping surface
- reserved and adapted parking space located close to the entrance of the site
- parking spaces laid out and connected to the road or building by an accessible pathway
- reception desk easily identifiable and accessible
- free admission for one accompanying person
- free admission on presentation of proof of entitlement
- the accessible entrance is the main entrance
- the accessible entrance is the secondary entrance (indicated)
- staff informed or trained
- specific tariff policy
- manual entrance door
- accessible information plates
- all documentation graspable
- performance room with a reserved space
- accessible cloakroom
- multimedia content access system
- spaces equipped with reserved spaces and adapted to people in wheelchairs
- floor-level establishment
- wheelchair loan
- seated area available
- seated areas available (several spread out across the entire site)
- présence d’un lave main dans les sanitaires adaptés
- accessible communal toilets
- toilets: transfer direction onto the toilet seat to the right
- toilets: transfer direction onto the toilet seat to the left
- Communal staircase adapted for secure movement
- adapted elevator
- elevator
- acceo: instant speech transcription and visio-interpretation in French sign language (LSF)
- reception/information desk equipped with a hearing assistance system with a magnetic loop
- reservation/contact via SMS and/or email
- reservation possible by webcam
- staff trained in French sign language (LSF)
- uniform signage to help people find their way around
- text/image signage
- performance or tour assistance aids
- visual alarm with flashing light in isolated spaces
- intercom equipped with a hearing assistance system with a magnetic loop
- audiovisuals are in French sign language (LSF)
- subtitled audiovisuals
- visioguide with overlay in French sign language (LSF)
- subtitled visioguide
- adapted elevator
- audioguides equipped with a volume control device
- audioguides equipped with induction loops
- independent visit possible
- guided tour in French sign language (LSF)
- guided tour in international sign language (ISL)
- guided tours with lip reading
- guided tours with an amplifying device
- guided tours with a magnetic loop device
- exterior pathways identifiable by touch
- exterior pathways visually identifiable
- exterior lighting control system in communal areas
- interior pathways identifiable by touch
- interior pathways visually identifiable
- audioguide with description elements
- audioguide with guidance elements
- Braille documentation
- documentation in enlarged characters
- swell paper documentation
- floor-level establishment
- offset or no obstacles at face height
- navigation assistance tool (e.g. map/model - in relief/large characters/contrasting colours)
- possibility to control the lighting
- magnifying glass loan
- glass surfaces identifiable via contrasted elements in relation to the immediate surroundings
- audiodescription system
- elevator with audio announcements for each floor
- elevator with identifiable call buttons
- Legible information plates
- specific accessible information plates
- tactile tour
- the dangers identified have been addressed
- brochures/documentations classified by topic
- simplified adapted documentation (illustration through images, photos, drawings)
- adapted signage
- adapted activities
- educational workshops
- adapted room cards
- specific tours
- floor-level pathways
- adapted opening hours (morning performances)
- children's programme
- childcare service
- family tariffs/free admission for children
- secure and closed establishment
- large lockers or left luggage lockers for pushchairs
- possibility to leave pushchairs at the cloakroom
- floor-level establishment
- baby carrier loan
- pushchair loan
- toilet facilities suitable for children (toilet seat and washbasin height)
- changing table
- children's/family applications for the tour
- audioguides with a children's circuit
- children's visit booklets/games
- pushchairs accepted for the tour
- visioguides with a children's circuit
- floor-level pathways
- Pathways that change levels are offset by a sloping surface
- pets accepted on site and during guided tours
- reception desk easily identifiable and accessible
- reception/information desk equipped with a sound amplification system
- free admission for persons aged over 60
- Offer adapted to seniors
- cloakroom
- documentation in enlarged characters
- floor-level establishment
- wheelchair loan
- magnifying glass loan
- cane wheelchair loan
- seated areas available (several spread out across the entire site)
- horizontal support rail
- diagonal support rail to enable the seated person to raise themselves up easily
- communal staircase adapted for secure movement
- private staircase adapted for secure movement
- stairs compensated for by a lift or an elevator
- audioguides equipped with a volume control device
- audioguides equipped with induction loops
- Legible information plates
- Specific accessible information plates (large characters)
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- © MNAAG Paris, photo Vincent Leroux 2021