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).
Exhibitions: between two seasons
- Until October 20, 2026: no exhibition, the Palais is preparing its new season. The bookshop and the café remain open.
- October 21, 2026 to February 14, 2027: a new season on the idea of territory, including an exhibition by Sonia Gomes.
Free entry for the season opening: October 21 from 12pm to 10pm and October 22 from 12pm to 5pm, no booking needed. 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?
None until October 20, 2026: the Palais is between seasons (the bookshop and the café remain open). The new season, on the theme of territory, opens on October 21, 2026 and runs until February 14, 2027, with two days of free entry on October 21 and 22. 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.