Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac

"A museum featuring an extensive collection of art from various civilizations, with a panoramic terrace." - Lane Nieset Lane Nieset Lane Nieset is a travel writer from Miami who has lived in France for the past decade. From Paris, she covers a mix of lifestyle, wine, food, and design for publications including Food & Wine, Condé N

"The Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac is perhaps best known for its unusual design by Jean Nouvel. The exterior of the building almost seems alive with plant walls and wild gardens, while the interiors are dark, winding, and dramatically lit. The modern structure stands in sharp contrast with the treasures housed inside: ancient art and artifacts and relics of bygone civilizations (with a specific focus on non-European cultures). Be sure to check out the museum's continuous calendar of special exhibitions, including shows centered around a specific culture." - Melissa Liebling-Goldberg, Julia Eskins

"Opened in 2006 in a soaring space designed by Jean Nouvel, this is part museum and part research/education center. You'll see a compendious display of objects and art from African, Oceanic, Asian, and American cultures that truly appeals to all ages. We always make any trip here revolve around lunch in order to take a pitstop at Les Ombres on the 5th floor: It has great views of the Eiffel Tower. "

"The Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac is perhaps best known for its unusual design by Jean Nouvel; the exterior of the building almost seems alive with plant walls and wild gardens, while the interiors are dark, winding, and dramatically lit. The modern structure stands in sharp contrast with the treasures housed inside: ancient art and artifacts and relics of bygone civilizations (with a specific focus on non-European cultures). If you've brought the kids along, take one of the family guided tours the museum offers (one caters to children three to five years old, and the other, those older than six). During the hour-long amble, you'll discover objects from different continents, from rare pieces to temporary exhibits." - Daisy de Plume