this is a great building from an architectural point of view, the electronic mucharrabiah open or close like a diaphragm in a camera to control natural light. You can find a great selection of books and CDs. From The salle hypostile underneath the library you can observe people walking above (watch out ladies). More

You can find any book you want about Arab language. Also, there are a lot of interesting events taking place More

This museum was much more interesting than I had expected. We had a guide of the contemporary exhibition in the amazing temporary pavilion, which is wonderful in its own right, even without an exhibition. The guide was excellent, and explained the works in a way that made them very accessible. For contemporary art, everything was all beautifully crafted and accessible.... More

We went last week to the museum. Unfurtunately the permanant exhibition is closed on behalf restauration works. But there is an alternative exhibition outside the building.. It costs € 7,- p/p. It is a very small exhibition of modern art with some really beautifull things. Very little informations is given. You get bij the entrance a booklet and there is... More

I didn't enter in the museum itself, but I eneter in the building and went until the top where you can have a very nice view from the downtown of Paris. There is also a nice restaurant there. The architecture of the building is also very nice and is formed by many "metallic flowers" that open and close accordantly with... More

This museum showcases the art and culture of the Arab world. The displays are quite interesting and it is not crowded. The building itself is very interesting as the metallic shades regulate the amount of sunlight into the building. The view from the rooftop over Paris is quite spectacular. There is an excellent bookshop. The cafe has nice Middle Eastern... More

This museum showcases Arab and Muslim art through the ages, from Andalusia to India. The museum contains many carpets, bronze objects, ceramics, calligraphy, and decorative arts. One of the most beautiful objects in the museum is an 11th century bronze water vessel in the shape of bird that comes from Andalusia. There are ceramic tiles also from Andalusia that show... More

We went here to admire the architecture of this building as well as to have a break. This structure is very impressive and well worth visiting. Especially the glass façade with the metallic screens which when they move unfold Arabic style motifs. We were too late to visit the museum. The roof terrace offers an excellent view over Paris and... More

If you have already visited the Top 10 'must-sees' in Paris, do visit this museum/meeting place close by on the Left Bank to savour a culture that is not only historically and currently mesmerising but also one in which many Parisian inhabitants come from. You can combine learning and admiring about the history and development of Arabic civilization and its... More