Paris: Musée du quai Branly & Optional Seine Cruise

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Highlights

  • Get to see the works and objects from non-European civilizations throughout history.
  • Learn about ancient civilizations through the museum’s rich and varied exhibits.
  • Enjoy unique views of the City of Lights on a relaxing Seine River cruise.
  • Hear about the famous sights of Paris from an audio guide or app in 14 languages within the cruise boat

Explore the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac and discover indigenous art from around the world, then enjoy an optional 1-hour Seine River cruise past Paris’s iconic landmarks.

Discover global cultures and Parisian scenery with the Musée du quai Branly & Optional Seine Cruise experience. This combined visit brings together world art, unique architecture, and a relaxing river cruise along the Seine.

Begin at the Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, a museum dedicated to indigenous art and civilizations from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. Explore its extensive collection of cultural artifacts, textiles, sculptures, and ceremonial objects that highlight traditions and artistic heritage from around the world.

Wander through immersive gallery spaces designed for exploration, where each exhibition offers insight into diverse cultures and histories. Don’t miss the museum’s peaceful garden, featuring global plant species and its iconic vertical green wall, created as a calm space in the heart of Paris.

You can then enhance your experience with an optional 1-hour Seine River cruise. Board at your convenience and sail past famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Musée d’Orsay, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Les Invalides, and historic bridges along the UNESCO-listed riverbanks.

Combining cultural discovery with scenic views of Paris, this experience offers a rich and balanced way to explore the city.

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Musée du quai Branly Entrance Ticket
When this option is selected, only the Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac entrance is included. Seine River Cruise activity is not included with this option.
Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, Quai Jacques Chirac, Paris, France
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Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac and Seine River Cruise
Visit the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac which is designed to showcase the indigenous arts and cultures of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. Make the most of your time in Paris on a 1-hour cruise on the Seine River and take in stunning panoramic views of the city under the lights of the night or daylight.
Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, 37 Quai Jacques Chirac, Paris, France
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  • Audio Guide

  • Musée du quai Branly Prepaid Entrance Ticket

  • Audio guide in the museum
  • Live guide

  • Please ensure you provide a valid and accessible email address. You will receive all relevant information about the attraction by email one day before your tour date or shortly after booking.
  • This is not a guided tour. You’ll enter the attraction independently at the time of your choosing within operating hours.
  • Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Last entry is 45 minutes before closing time.
  • Closed on Mondays, except during school holidays
  • Visitors under 18 and EU/EEA residents aged 18–25 may enter for free (valid ID required).
  • One person accompanying a visitor with a disability also enters free, proof of disability is required.
  • The museum offers free entry to all on the first Sunday of each month.
  • A free cloakroom is available (level JB, upper garden near entrance) to store small items such as backpacks, umbrellas, and walking sticks.
  • Luggage, suitcases, scooters, and other bulky items are not permitted and must be left outside.
  • The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, with ramps, lifts, and designated entrances, for reduced-mobility access, use 222 rue de l’Université.
  • Wheelchairs, folding seats, and walking frames are available on loan at the cloakroom.
  • Pushchairs are permitted in the exhibition areas.
  • Photography is allowed without flash or tripods.
  • Dogs are not permitted, with the exception of guide or assistance dogs.

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 Hour(s) in advance of the start date of the experience.
Frequently Asked Questions

🎟️ You can choose between two experiences:

🏛️ Musée du quai Branly Entrance Ticket — includes prepaid admission to the museum.

🚢 Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac and Seine River Cruise — includes museum admission plus a 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise.

⚠️ The Seine River cruise and onboard audio commentary are included only when the cruise option is selected.

 

🌍 Discover art and cultural objects from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas.

🎭 The collections include sculptures, textiles, ceremonial objects and other works representing cultures and civilizations from around the world.

🌿 You can also explore the museum's landscaped garden and distinctive architectural surroundings.

 

🕥 The museum is generally open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

🌙 On Thursdays, it remains open until 10:00 PM.

❌ The museum is normally closed on Mondays, except during specified spring school holiday periods.

⏰ Last admission is 45 minutes before closing, and the museum closes at 5:30 PM on December 24 and December 31.

 

👶 Visitors under 18 may enter the museum free of charge with valid identification.

🇪🇺 EU/EEA residents aged 18–25 may also qualify for free admission with valid ID.

📅 The museum offers free admission to everyone on the first Sunday of each month.

 

♿ Yes. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, with ramps, lifts and designated accessible routes.

📍 Visitors with reduced mobility can use the accessible entrance at 222 rue de l'Université.

🦽 Wheelchairs, folding seats and walking frames are available on loan from the cloakroom.

👶 Pushchairs are permitted in the exhibition areas.

 

🧳 Suitcases, luggage, scooters and other bulky items are not permitted inside the museum.

🎒 A free cloakroom is available for smaller items such as backpacks, umbrellas and walking sticks.

⚠️ Large items that are not accepted cannot be stored inside the museum, so arrange alternative storage before your visit.

 

❌ No. This is a self-guided visit, and a live guide or museum audio guide is not included.

📧 Please provide a reachable email address when booking.

🎟️ Your tickets and relevant attraction information will be sent by email one day before your selected tour date.

 

🚢 The cruise is included only with the Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac and Seine River Cruise option.

🕐 The sightseeing cruise lasts approximately 1 hour and does not require a fixed departure time.

📅 Cruise tickets are valid for one month from the selected travel date.

⏱️ Departures generally operate every 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the schedule.

 

📍 The cruise departs from Bateaux Parisiens, Port de la Bourdonnais, Pier 3, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.

🏛️ The museum and cruise departure point are separate locations, so you will need to make your own way between them.

❌ Transportation between the Musée du quai Branly and the Seine River cruise is not included.

 

🎧 When the Seine River cruise option is selected, onboard audio commentary is available in multiple languages.

❌ An audio guide inside the Musée du quai Branly is not included.

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Caitlin Clarke
May 16, 2024

The cruise was under whelming but nice thing to do, relaxing. The musuem was the best I’ve been to in a while, really enjoyed it.

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Traveler
September 1, 2023

What a beautiful museum. Amazing displays, well curated. Exquisite

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Katelin Rempel
August 15, 2023

Museum is amazing. Boat is a long wait and many people.

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