Call it the year of the museum opening.  After the highly anticipated re-opening of the Orangerie in May, the Musée du Quai Branly is set to open on June 23.

This museum will be dedicated to the arts and civilisations of Africa, Oceania, Asia and the Americas. There will be approximately 300,000 exhibits including sculptures, fabrics and jewellery.  Many exhibits come from the collections of the Musée de l’Homme and the Musée National des Arts d’Afrique et d’Océanie.
The beautiful building is designed by Jean Nouvel, and includes a silk-screened glass wall extends over 39,000 square meters.  There is also a beautiful 18,000 square meter garden and a 10,000 square meter exhibition area.
The museum also hosts a library that is free to the public.

Practical information

MUSEE DU QUAI BRANLY 222, rue de l’Université  75007 PARIS  Metro : Alma Marceau  RER : Pont de l’Alma  www.quaibranly.fr CLOSED on Sundays and Mondays Admission:  8.50 euros