Musée national de l'histoire de l'Immigration - Palais de la Porte Dorée
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Description
Adjacent to the Bois de Vincennes, the Palais de la Porte Dorée is eye-catching. Indeed, the massive building with its clean, geometric lines in an Art Deco style is a classified historical monument. Constructed in 1931 for the Paris Colonial Exhibition, the space was originally dedicated to the arts of Africa and Oceania; today it is entirely devoted to the cultures and history of immigration in France.
A Collective History
Inside, the impressive structure is at the service of an educational programme that blends history with art. The new permanent exhibition at the Musée national de l'histoire de l'immigration is larger than its predecessor and more accessible, especially to young visitors. Spread over 1800 m², it unfolds a chronological, thematic and sensitive story in eleven key dates, from 1685 to the present day, with a final section devoted to contemporary issues.
Combining archive documents, photographs, paintings, sculptures, posters, life stories, contemporary artistic creations and digital mediation tools for everyone, the new exhibition provides visitors with the essential elements they need to learn about the history of immigration and understand that it is an indivisible part of the French history.
Download the Palais de la Porte Dorée's official mobile application free of charge and let it guide you through the building!
The Journey Doesn’t Stop There
The visit also continues outdoors. A monumental, intricate bas-relief by Alfred Janniot lauding colonialism’s treasures covers the main façade of the building. At your feet lies a garden designed by the artist-botanist Liliana Motta and featuring 130 different plant species from around the world.
On the same site, take the time to marvel at the fish, sharks, piranhas and crocodiles housed in the historic Aquarium tropical de la Porte Dorée. Fun for all the family. A few steps away, the statue of Athena by Léon Drivier and the striking fountain by Louis Madeline impose their architectural splendour over the historic Édouard-Renard square.
Your visit of the museums and cultural sites in Paris Region continues!
Community facilities
Access and contact
Metro : Porte Dorée (Line 8) Tram : Line T3 Bus : 46
Days and opening hours
Every day throughout the year between 10 am and 5.30 pm. Closed on Monday. Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th. On satursay and sunday from 10am to 7pm.
Last access to the areas 1 hour before closing time.
The Palais de la Porte Dorée is closed to the public every Monday as well as on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. The Abdelmalek Sayad multimedia library is currently closed.
Prices
Full price: 10 € (Combined ticket (Museum and Aquarium): full price €14/ reduced price €11) Reduced price: 7 €.
Admission to the Museum and Aquarium is free for under-26s and for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Online booking strongly recommended.
Facility
- Auditorium
Services
- Shop
Tour
Spoken languages
- French
Guided tour languages
- English
- French
Single services tour
- Unguided individual tours on request
- Guided individual tours on request
Accessibility
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- Physical disability
- Deaf / Hard of Hearing
- Visual impairment
- Mental / Cognitive
- Family
- Senior
Access
Pratical informations
- access to the establishment: graspable outside call button
- floor-level pathways
- pathways that change levels are offset by a sloping surface
- adapted access control to the car park
- reserved and adapted parking space located close to the entrance of the site
- parking spaces laid out and connected to the road or building by an accessible pathway
- reception desk easily identifiable and accessible
- free admission for one accompanying person
- free admission on presentation of proof of entitlement
- the accessible entrance is the main entrance
- the accessible entrance is the secondary entrance (indicated)
- staff informed or trained
- specific tariff policy
- revolving entrance door
- automatic entrance door
- manual entrance door
- accessible information plates
- all documentation graspable
- performance room with a reserved space
- accessible cloakroom
- multimedia content access system
- spaces equipped with reserved spaces and adapted to people in wheelchairs
- floor-level establishment
- wheelchair loan
- seated area available
- seated areas available (several spread out across the entire site)
- présence d’un lave main dans les sanitaires adaptés
- accessible communal toilets
- toilets: transfer direction onto the toilet seat to the right
- toilets: transfer direction onto the toilet seat to the left
- Communal staircase adapted for secure movement
- adapted elevator
- elevator
- visual intercom
- adapted access control to the car park
- acceo: instant speech transcription and visio-interpretation in French sign language (LSF)
- reception/information desk equipped with a hearing assistance system with a magnetic loop
- reservation/contact via SMS and/or email
- reservation possible by webcam
- staff trained in French sign language (LSF)
- uniform signage to help people find their way around
- text/image signage
- performance or tour assistance aids
- visual alarm with flashing light in isolated spaces
- intercom equipped with a hearing assistance system with a magnetic loop
- audiovisuals are in French sign language (LSF)
- subtitled audiovisuals
- adapted elevator
- independent visit possible
- guided tour in French sign language (LSF)
- guided tour in international sign language (ISL)
- guided tours with lip reading
- guided tours with an amplifying device
- guided tours with a magnetic loop device
- exterior pathways identifiable by touch
- exterior pathways visually identifiable
- exterior lighting control system in communal areas
- interior pathways identifiable by touch
- interior pathways visually identifiable
- Braille documentation
- documentation in enlarged characters
- swell paper documentation
- floor-level establishment
- offset or no obstacles at face height
- navigation assistance tool (e.g. map/model - in relief/large characters/contrasting colours)
- possibility to control the lighting
- magnifying glass loan
- glass surfaces identifiable via contrasted elements in relation to the immediate surroundings
- audiodescription system
- elevator with audio announcements for each floor
- elevator with identifiable call buttons
- Legible information plates
- specific accessible information plates
- tactile tour
- the dangers identified have been addressed
- brochures/documentations classified by topic
- simplified adapted documentation (illustration through images, photos, drawings)
- adapted signage
- adapted activities
- educational workshops
- adapted room cards
- specific tours
- floor-level pathways
- adapted opening hours (morning performances)
- children's programme
- childcare service
- family tariffs/free admission for children
- secure and closed establishment
- large lockers or left luggage lockers for pushchairs
- possibility to leave pushchairs at the cloakroom
- floor-level establishment
- baby carrier loan
- pushchair loan
- toilet facilities suitable for children (toilet seat and washbasin height)
- changing table
- children's visit booklets/games
- pushchairs accepted for the tour
- floor-level pathways
- Pathways that change levels are offset by a sloping surface
- pets accepted on site and during guided tours
- reception desk easily identifiable and accessible
- reception/information desk equipped with a sound amplification system
- free admission for persons aged over 60
- Offer adapted to seniors
- cloakroom
- documentation in enlarged characters
- floor-level establishment
- wheelchair loan
- magnifying glass loan
- cane wheelchair loan
- seated areas available (several spread out across the entire site)
- horizontal support rail
- diagonal support rail to enable the seated person to raise themselves up easily
- communal staircase adapted for secure movement
- private staircase adapted for secure movement
- stairs compensated for by a lift or an elevator
- Legible information plates
- Specific accessible information plates (large characters)
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