MUSEUM

Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain

261 boulevard Raspail - 75014 Paris Montparnasse - Alésia

At the end of 2025, the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain will move from boulevard Raspail to 2 place du Palais Royal, right in the centre of Paris, opposite the Louvre, in a building designed by the architect Jean Nouvel.

The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, which opened in 1994, is located on Boulevard Raspail in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. The stunning glass building designed by architect Jean Nouvel blurs the boundary between interior and exterior space. The foundation hosts major contemporary art exhibitions, both themed and specially commissioned, in a variety of media (photography, painting, video, fashion, live shows) as well as special events known as Soirées Nomades (Nomadic Nights). Round off your visit with a foray into the garden, a work of art in itself, created by artist Lothar Baumgarten.

Opening times and prices

More info on free tickets for young people and children:

Under 13s. Under 18s on Wednesdays.

More info on free tickets:

Holders of the ICOM card, a disability card, the press card and members of the Cartier Foundation.

More info on guided tours:

€12/adult ; €8/senior ; €5/child.

More info on rates:

€10.50 (€11 online for skip-the-line access)/ €7 (students, under 25s, those holding a Senior card, museum 'Amis', job seekers).

More info about group visits:

€9/adult ; €5/senior ; €4/child.

Closed:

The Foundation is closed outside of exhibition periods.

More info on late opening:

Open until 10pm on Tuesdays.

More info on opening times:

Tuesday from 11am to 10pm ; Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 8pm.

Closings

Monday

Open on public holidays:

Ascension Day
15 August
Easter
14 July
1 May
8 May
11 November

Free for young people and children
Free
Late opening

Services

Gardens
Restaurant
Shop/bookshop
Visitor support

Visit in:

English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, Russian

Educational activities:

Creative workshops for children and Family tours depending on the exhibition.

Restaurant:

A refreshment bar in the garden and is open depending on the weather.

Documentation in:

English

Visitor support:

Visitor guide and young audience guide.

Collections:

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Exterior architectural styles:

Contemporary

Disability

Offer adapted to disabled people

Motor

- Handicap moteur : entrée de plain-pied ou avec plan incliné, sanitaire adapté équipé d'une barre de transfert et d'un lavabo avec partie inférieure évidée, ascenseur pour accéder aux différents niveaux.
- Handicap visuel : escalier avec contraste tactile et visuel avant la première marche descendante, ascenseur avec cabine sonorisée avec étage annoncé.
- Handicap auditif : réservation et/ou paiement possible(s) sur le site Internet.
- Handicap mental : personnel formé/sensibilisé.

Free for the accompanying person

Paris for people with disabilities