Always changing
Temporary exhibitions and ambitious installations bring new perspectives throughout the year.
01 / ART AFTER DARK — PARIS 16TH
PALAIS
DE TOKYO.
Contemporary art without a predictable route. A monumental space for the unexpected — and one of Paris's most compelling cultural stops after dark.
ART / PERFORMANCE / CULTURE
A DIFFERENT KIND
OF PARIS NIGHT.
OF PARIS NIGHT.
NO FIXED ROUTE / NO ORDINARY MUSEUM / ALWAYS EVOLVING
02 / THE STORY
ART THAT REFUSES
TO STAND STILL.
Palais de Tokyo has built its reputation on experimentation. Its vast, raw spaces host temporary exhibitions, installations and performances that challenge what an art visit can be.
Set between the Seine and the elegant avenues of the 16th arrondissement, it feels deliberately different from the polished museum experience. The building, the artists and the visitor all become part of the encounter.
THE SPACE / 01
THE DETAILS / 0203 / WHAT TO DISCOVER
THE ART.
THE BUILDING.
THE UNEXPECTED.
Beyond the gallery
Performance, talks and experimental programmes make the centre a living cultural destination.
Raw by design
Large-scale spaces, unfinished textures and unexpected viewpoints create a distinctive atmosphere.
04 / THE EVENING EDITION
STAY FOR
THE EVENING.
Palais de Tokyo belongs in a Paris by Night guide because culture does not end at sunset. Plan a late exhibition visit when the programme allows, or build an evening around a performance, talk or special event.
Always check the official agenda and opening times: the exhibitions, admission conditions and event schedule change.
05 / EVERYTHING YOU NEED
THE PRACTICAL
DETAILS.
LOCATION & MAP
Palais de Tokyo
13 Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris, France.
Near the Seine, Trocadéro and Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris.
THE EXPERIENCE
A contemporary art centre dedicated to ambitious exhibitions, installations, performance and experimental artistic practice. The programme changes throughout the year, and the building itself is part of the experience.
EXHIBITIONS & PROGRAMME
Expect temporary exhibitions, artistic interventions, conversations, performances and special events. The programme is seasonal rather than permanent.
EVENING VISITS
Palais de Tokyo is particularly compelling as an after-dark cultural stop. Evening opening hours and special events can vary; consult the official visitor information before setting out.
TICKETS & ADMISSION
Admission prices, concessions, access conditions and event tickets depend on the current programme. Some events may require a separate reservation.
FOOD, BOOKSHOP & MORE
Explore the cultural spaces and on-site amenities as available during your visit. Restaurant and bookshop services may follow their own opening hours.
GETTING THERE
Metro Iéna (line 9) and Alma–Marceau (line 9) serve the surrounding area. Check current public transport service and accessible routes before travelling.
THE TLC PARIS NOTE
Arrive with an open mind. Choose an exhibition or performance first, then allow time to discover the building’s unexpected spaces. Continue your evening along the Seine or towards Trocadéro.
“COME FOR THE ART. LEAVE WITH A DIFFERENT VIEW OF PARIS.”
THE TLC PARIS PERSPECTIVE
Pair your visit with the neighbouring Musée d’Art Moderne, Palais Galliera, the Seine or a walk towards Trocadéro. This is a place to explore rather than rush through.
IMAGE DISCLAIMER
Images featured by TLC Paris may include original photography and artistic representations created for editorial and illustrative purposes. Artistic images are inspired by the venues and experiences presented and may not depict their exact appearance. Please refer to official venue channels for current information and imagery.