Musée du quai Branly : english version

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Musée du Quai Branly

« An encyclopaedia to read before leaving, a guide to consult on the spot, an album to leaf through on one's return »

¤ Keys to understanding

The history of the collection, from the earliest ethnographic missions to the inauguration of the museum in 2006 ; the design of the building and the garden. And, from Gauguin to Apollinaire, painters and writers provide their insights on non-Western art.

¤ The collections Area

Discover the five themes featured at the Musée du Quai Branly - Oceania, Asia, Near East and North Africa, Africa, the Americas - through the major works, techniques and rituals of each civilization.

¤ Practical information

All the essential information you need to prepare your visit and enjoy all the activities available in this « cultural city ».