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Arab-Muslim civilization is showcased at the centre of timeless Paris in this superb glass and steel building, designed by Jean Nouvel and Architecture Studio, and built in 1987. An ultra-modern oriental gentleness reigns over the museum, exhibition rooms, auditorium, media library for young people, bookstore, restaurant and literary cafe. One can also enjoy temporary exhibitions, mint tea and concerts, dance and cinema, art workshop and more.

The museum‘ s collections are displayed over three floors around a patio and showcase the very essence of Arab-Muslim art, from ancient history to the 20th century and from the far reaches of central Asia to the shores of the Atlantic. Phoenician amphora and yemenite perfume burners bear witness to the pre-islamic era before the flourishing dynasties of Damascus and Baghdad. Explore the treasures of golden ages: glass, metal, ceramics, wood encrusted with ivory, shell, pewter and mother of pearl, and the ideal, sacred world of carpets.

Opening times: Daily 10am-6pm, except Monday and 1 May