Palais de Tokyo: exhibitions, tickets & hours
Europe's largest contemporary art center, dedicated to emerging creation. No permanent collection: a program built around temporary exhibitions, open late into the evening (until 10pm, midnight on Thursdays). An 8-10 minute walk from the Trocadéro.
Book your ticket
Three reliable options. Booking online guarantees entry even on busy days.
Prices: full €13 · reduced €9 · free for under-18s. Prices verified on palaisdetokyo.com. Some links are affiliate links (see Transparency).
Why go
- Europe's largest contemporary art center, dedicated to emerging creation (no permanent collection, programming built around temporary exhibitions).
- Open late, until 10pm (midnight on Thursdays): an evening visit is possible, after work.
- Closed on Tuesdays, not Mondays like most Paris museums.
- Free for under-18s and several low-income categories.
- Located between the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées, in the west wing of the Palais de Tokyo (16th arrondissement).
The venue is wheelchair accessible (wheelchairs available on loan at reception, accessible parking spaces).
Current exhibitions
- Raza Odiada Nunca Muere: from June 5 to September 13, 2026.
- Globale Inversion Inversion: from June 5 to September 13, 2026.
Opening / free entry on June 5 from 6pm. Program subject to change.
Prices
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Full price | €13 |
| Reduced price (ages 18-25, students, ages 60 and over, teachers, members of partner institutions) | €9 |
| Under 18 | Free |
| Jobseekers, social-aid recipients, people with disabilities + companion, journalists | Free |
Source: palaisdetokyo.com.
Hours & access
Frequently asked questions
How much does admission cost?
€13 full price and €9 reduced price (ages 18-25, students, ages 60 and over, teachers, members of partner institutions). Free for under-18s and several low-income categories.
What are the hours and the closing day?
Open from noon to 10pm, with a late evening on Thursdays until midnight. Closed on Tuesdays (not Mondays). Also closed on January 1, May 1 and December 25.
Which exhibitions are currently on?
« Raza Odiada Nunca Muere » and « Globale Inversion Inversion », both from June 5 to September 13, 2026. The program is subject to change.
How do I get there from the Trocadéro?
Allow roughly 8 to 10 minutes on foot, walking down avenue du Président-Wilson from Place du Trocadéro. By métro, line 9, Iéna or Alma-Marceau stations.
Ready to discover contemporary art ?
Book your ticket online to walk straight in, then take advantage of the late opening for an evening visit, just steps from the view of the Eiffel Tower.