MAM Paris: Museum of Modern Art & Exhibition Tickets

Enjoy direct entry to the Paris Museum of Modern Art and explore a major exhibition in one seamless visit.

Getting started

The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris is located inside the Palais de Tokyo, just a short walk from the Eiffel Tower. Entry to the museum’s permanent collection is free, but you’ll still need to reserve a time-stamped ticket to guarantee entry. This ticket covers that reservation and gives you access to a special temporary exhibition of your choice. Show your ticket at the entrance and bring a valid ID.

What to expect

Paris Museum of Modern Art

The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris houses a collection of around 15,000 works, showcasing the breadth of 20th and 21st-century artistic creations. Known for its bold, open spaces and natural light, MAM is home to collections spanning movements like Fauvism, Cubism, Abstract Art, and New Realism, with pieces by Matisse, Delaunay, and more. Choose from the Matisse et Marguerite or the Gabriele Münter Exhibition.

Features

• Permanent collection: View paintings, sculptures, and designs reflecting the dynamism of the modern and contemporary art scene in Paris.

• Gabriele Münter Exhibition: See the first French retrospective of Gabriele Münter, cofounder of the Blaue Reiter group, highlighting her influential role in early modernism.

• Matisse et Marguerite Exhibition: Explore over 110 works by Henri Matisse, centered on his artistic relationship with his daughter Marguerite Duthuit-Matisse, offering insight into their creative bond.

MAM Paris: Museum of Modern Art & Exhibition Tickets

Discover the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris on this sightseeing tour that includes exclusive access to two acclaimed exhibitions and entry to the museum’s permanent collection, which houses over 15,000 works spanning major 20th-century movements such as Fauvism, Cubism, Abstract Art, and more. This guided tour lasts approximately 3 hours, offering audio guides in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Czech, ensuring a comprehensive experience for all visitors. The tour covers the Palais de Tokyo, one of Europe’s most important collections of modern and contemporary art, located near the Eiffel Tower, Champ-de-Mars, Trocadéro Gardens, and Seine River. With over 15,000 works on display, this museum is a must-visit for any art enthusiast.

Explore Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris

Your tour stops at the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris where guests can marvel at one of Europe’s most important collections of modern and contemporary art. Established in 1962, the museum is housed within the Palais de Tokyo, a building covering an area of approximately 40,000 square meters with over 35 galleries showcasing iconic works by artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Braque, Miró, Dubuffet, and Soulages. The permanent collection features more than 15,000 pieces including paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, installations, and digital art, while temporary exhibitions rotate every three months to showcase new acquisitions and artist retrospectives. Visitors typically spend about two hours exploring the museum’s extensive galleries, with exclusive access to one of its headline exhibitions such as Matisse et Marguerite or Gabriele Münter. The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris is unique in its ability to present a comprehensive overview of modern and contemporary art movements, making it an essential stop for anyone interested in the evolution of European artistic expression since 1905.

Admire Eiffel Tower

Your tour takes you near the iconic Eiffel Tower, standing at 324 meters tall with a total weight of 10,100 tons and constructed from over 18,000 individual iron pieces. Built between 1887 and 1889 for the Exposition Universelle (World's Fair), this engineering marvel has since become one of Paris’s most recognizable landmarks and a symbol of French culture around the world. Visitors often spend about an hour exploring the tower’s three levels, each offering unique views of the city skyline and surrounding areas like Champ-de-Mars and Trocadéro Gardens. The Eiffel Tower is particularly unique in its historical significance as it was initially criticized but later embraced by Parisians and remains a testament to French innovation.

Tour Highlights

• Visit Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, housed in Palais de Tokyo
• 15,000+ works spanning major 20th-century movements
• Audio guides in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Czech
• Exclusive access to Matisse et Marguerite or Gabriele Münter exhibitions
• Explore Palais de Tokyo’s extensive galleries showcasing modern and contemporary art movements
• Marvel at the iconic Eiffel Tower standing 324 meters tall with unique views of Paris skyline
• Walk through Trocadéro Gardens for panoramic views of the city and Seine River
• Enjoy convenience including skip-the-line access to museum exhibitions

Perfect for art lovers, history buffs, and culture enthusiasts, this guided tour provides a comprehensive overview of modern and contemporary art movements in Paris. The 3-hour format allows you to visit Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, explore Palais de Tokyo’s extensive galleries, and marvel at the iconic Eiffel Tower, giving you an unparalleled insight into Paris's artistic heritage while enjoying skip-the-line access to museum exhibitions.