June 23, 2006 marks the grand opening of the Musee du Quai Branly, a museum dedicated to art from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas.

The museum is located just in front of the Eiffel Tower, on thebanks of the Seine.  The goal of the museum is to treat non-Western art with the same level of respect and importance as Western art.  It is dedicated to the people of these parts of the world who have suffered from Western domination.

 The museum officially opens to the public on Friday, June 23.  Here is a great article highlighting the museum, from the New York Times.

37, quai Branly – portail Debilly

75007 Paris

tél : 01 56 61 70 00

Open Tuesday – Sunday 10 – 6:30 p.m.

Evening hours on Thursday until 9:30