Musee du Quai Branly Accessibility Guide

Overview

The Musee du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac showcases indigenous art and cultures from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. Designed by Jean Nouvel and opened in 2006, the building was created with full accessibility in mind. A continuous ramp leads from the garden level up to the main gallery, and elevators serve all floors. The museum is known for its innovative exhibitions and its lush garden that screens it from the nearby Eiffel Tower.

Getting There

Metro: Alma-Marceau (Line 9) or Iena (Line 9). Neither station has elevators. Use the bus instead.

RER: Pont de l'Alma (RER C). This station has elevator access. The museum is a 5-minute walk.

Bus: Routes 42, 63, 72, 80, 82, 92. The "Musee du Quai Branly" stop on route 72 is at the entrance.

The museum entrance is at 37 Quai Branly, along the Seine. The entrance is flat with automatic doors.

Wheelchair Accessibility

• Flat entrance with automatic doors.
• A continuous interior ramp winds through the main permanent collection gallery. This ramp is gentle and wide, designed as a core part of the visitor experience for everyone.
• Elevators connect all floors, including the garden level, main gallery, temporary exhibition spaces, and rooftop terrace.
• Wheelchairs available for free loan at the welcome desk. Folding seats also available.
• Tactile exhibits and audio descriptions available for blind and low-vision visitors.
• The garden is accessible via paved paths. It includes plants from the regions represented in the museum.

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilets are available on every floor of the museum. The ground floor facilities are the largest and newest.

Tips for Visitors with Disabilities

• Free entry for disabled visitors and one companion. Otherwise 14 EUR.
• The museum is open until 9:00pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Evening visits are quieter.
• Combine with a visit to the Eiffel Tower (10-minute walk along the Seine, flat path).
• The temporary exhibitions on the garden level are always worth checking.
• Audio guides are available in multiple languages for 5 EUR. They include audio descriptions of key objects.
• The museum garden is free to visit and is a pleasant green space even without entering the museum.