The Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, 37 quai Jacques Chirac (Paris 7th), at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 7 pm, and until 10 pm on Thursday; it is closed on Monday, except on Mondays during school holidays (outside July and August). The ticket costs €14 at the full rate and €11 at the reduced rate; admission is free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month. Under-18s and 18–25-year-olds who are residents of the European Economic Area enter free. Here are the detailed hours, the free-admission conditions, the current exhibitions and how to get there.
The museum is a few minutes’ walk from the Eiffel Tower: it combines easily with it in a single day. To plan the rest of your stay, see our guide to visiting Paris.
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Musée du quai Branly: key facts
- Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30 am – 7 pm; Thursday 10:30 am – 10 pm; ticket desks close at 6 pm (9 pm on Thursday); closed on Monday except Mondays during school holidays (outside July–August), 25 December and 1 May — checked on 23 October 2026 on quaibranly.fr
- Prices: €14 full rate, €11 reduced; combined ticket with the Musée Rodin €23; free on the first Sunday of each month — checked on 23 October 2026 on quaibranly.fr
- Free admission: under 18, 18–25-year-olds who are residents of the European Economic Area, visitors with disabilities and one companion, job seekers, among others (proof required)
- Booking: online ticket office (tickets are neither exchanged nor refunded) or on site on the day; security check mandatory
- Garden: free access, Tuesday to Sunday from 9:15 am to 7:30 pm, until 10:15 pm on Thursday
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Museum ticket (permanent collections and current exhibitions) | €14 (reduced €11) |
| Combined quai Branly + Musée Rodin ticket (valid 3 months) | €23 |
| Audio guide | €5 (reduced €3) |
| Guided tour | €16 (reduced €13) |
| First Sunday of the month | free for everyone |
The ticket gives access to the permanent collections and the temporary exhibitions of the moment. The reduced rate applies to large families, among others. Free admission also applies to students of French higher-education institutions, recipients of French social-assistance benefits and holders of the Paris Museum Pass (2, 4 or 6 days), with proof. Online tickets are bought on the museum’s ticket office and are neither exchanged nor refunded. To find out whether a tourist pass is worth it, read our guide to the Paris Pass and whether it pays off.
Upcoming free Sundays (first Sunday of the month, Destination de Voyage calculation based on the rule published by the museum): 1 November 2026, 6 December 2026, 3 January 2027, 7 February 2027, 7 March 2027, 4 April 2027, 2 May 2027, 6 June 2027, 4 July 2027, 1 August 2027, 5 September 2027, 3 October 2027. Expect more people on those days.
Hours and closures
- Museum: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 7 pm; Thursday from 10:30 am to 10 pm. Rooms close gradually from 6:45 pm (9:45 pm on Thursday).
- Ticket desks: close at 6 pm, and at 9 pm on Thursday.
- Monday: closed, except on Mondays during school holidays (all zones), outside July and August.
- Exceptional closures: 25 December and 1 May. On 24 and 31 December, closing at 6 pm (ticket desk at 5 pm). Open on 1 January from 10:30 am to 7 pm.
- Garden: Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:15 am to 7:30 pm, and until 10:15 pm on Thursday.
Our calculation: the museum is open 54.0 hours a week outside school holidays, including 11.5 hours on Thursday alone. The Thursday late opening therefore accounts for more than a fifth of the weekly span: it is the slot to aim for if you want to follow with dinner in the neighborhood. Destination de Voyage calculation based on the official hours.
What to see at the Musée du quai Branly
The collections plateau, reached by a long spiral ramp from the lobby, presents about 3,500 works organized by major geographic areas: Oceania, Asia, Africa and the Americas. The museum offers a collections guide that lets you cross the four continents in about 2 hours. In the center, « the river » is a tactile space accessible to everyone.
Exhibitions announced on the official website as of 23 October 2026:
- Plumes du paradis (Feathers of Paradise): until 8 November 2026.
- Premières Nations, arts et cultures du Nord-Ouest de l’Amérique (First Nations, arts and cultures of the Northwest of America): 29 September 2026 to 17 January 2027.
- Voir Tahiti, premières photographies 1859-1870 (Seeing Tahiti, first photographs 1859–1870): 29 September 2026 to 31 January 2027.
- Echoes of the tides (Échos des marées): until 21 February 2027.
- Violence silencieuse, sous le regard de Roméo Mivekannin (Silent Violence, through the eyes of Roméo Mivekannin): 10 November 2026 to 4 April 2027.
Outside, Gilles Clément’s garden (18,000 m² or about 194,000 sq ft, 169 trees) is free to enter, and the living wall designed by Patrick Blanc covers the façade on the quai Branly side.
When to visit? Weather for the garden
The collections are indoors, but the garden is best enjoyed in dry weather. Normals from the Météo-France Paris-Montsouris station:
| Month | Max °C (°F) | Min °C (°F) | Rainy days ≥ 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6 (46) | 3.2 (38) | 9.9 |
| February | 8.8 (48) | 3.3 (38) | 9.1 |
| March | 12.8 (55) | 5.6 (42) | 9.5 |
| April | 16.6 (62) | 7.9 (46) | 8.6 |
| May | 20.2 (68) | 11.1 (52) | 9.2 |
| June | 23.4 (74) | 14.2 (58) | 8.3 |
| July | 25.7 (78) | 16.2 (61) | 7.4 |
| August | 25.6 (78) | 16.0 (61) | 8.1 |
| September | 21.5 (71) | 13.0 (55) | 7.5 |
| October | 16.5 (62) | 9.9 (50) | 9.5 |
| November | 11.1 (52) | 6.2 (43) | 10.4 |
| December | 8.0 (46) | 3.8 (39) | 11.4 |
From June to September, Paris has fewer than 8.5 rainy days a month and highs of 21 to 26 °C (70 to 79 °F): the garden and its green theater suit these months best. In winter, the museum remains a good rainy-day option, with the Thursday late opening.
How to get to the Musée du quai Branly
- Metro: Iéna or Alma-Marceau (line 9), École Militaire (line 8), Bir-Hakeim (line 6).
- RER: C, Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel station.
- Bus: lines 42, 63, 69, 80, 82 and 92 (stops Tour Eiffel, Bosquet-Rapp, Champ de Mars).
- Boat: Bateaux Parisiens, port de la Bourdonnais.
- Parking: Quai Branly parking garage (25 quai Branly), George V or Joffre – École Militaire.
Accessibility
All areas of the museum are wheelchair accessible, with elevators between levels; the entrance recommended for people with reduced mobility is at 222 rue de l’Université, equipped with an elevator. Admission is free for the person with a disability and one companion, and the museum strongly recommends booking a time slot, even when admission is free. Wheelchairs, cane seats and walkers are lent at the cloakroom. The museum holds the French « Tourisme & Handicap » label for all four disability categories.
Common mistakes
- Coming on a Monday outside school holidays: the museum is closed.
- Arriving with a suitcase or a large backpack: luggage and bulky items are prohibited (A3-size bags tolerated).
- Arriving at 6:15 pm on a Tuesday: the ticket desks close at 6 pm.
- Buying online and then wanting to change the day: tickets are neither exchanged nor refunded.
- Paying when you are under 26 and live in the European Union: admission is free with proof (this does not apply to US or UK residents).
Frequently asked questions
What are the Musée du quai Branly opening hours?
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 7 pm, Thursday until 10 pm. Closed on Monday, except on Mondays during school holidays (outside July and August).
How much does admission to the Musée du quai Branly cost?
€14 at the full rate, €11 at the reduced rate. Free for under-18s, for 18–25-year-olds who are residents of the European Economic Area and for everyone on the first Sunday of the month.
Is the Musée du quai Branly free on the first Sunday of the month?
Yes, access to the permanent collections and the temporary exhibitions is free for everyone that day.
How long does a visit to the Musée du quai Branly take?
The museum’s collections guide offers a route of about 2 hours across the four continents; add time for the temporary exhibitions.
Which metro for the Musée du quai Branly?
Iéna or Alma-Marceau (line 9), École Militaire (line 8), Bir-Hakeim (line 6), or RER C at Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel.
Is the quai Branly garden paid?
No, it is free to enter from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:15 am to 7:30 pm (10:15 pm on Thursday).
Our sources
- Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac (quaibranly.fr): hours, prices and individual price list (PDF), access, buying tickets, motor disability, exhibitions, collections plateau, garden, living wall, consulted on 23 October 2026
- Météo-France: climate sheet, 1991–2020 statistics, Paris-Montsouris station (75114001, 75 m), donneespubliques.meteofrance.fr
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.