The Palais de la Porte Dorée was built for the 1931 International Colonial Exhibition. Its architecture, the bas-relief on the façade and the frescoes inside, bear witness to French colonial history.
Two institutions at the heart of the palace
The Palais de la Porte Dorée is home to the Musée de l'histoire de l'immigration. Based on a historical approach based on the major migration events of the last three centuries, the exhibition takes a chronological approach based on 11 key dates that resonate with key moments in French history. Through history, this permanent exhibition tackles some of the current issues facing contemporary society: migration, welcoming newcomers, our plural identities and the challenges of memory.
The palace's other major attraction is its Tropical Aquarium, a relic of the 1931 Colonial Exhibition. It presents a wide variety of aquatic species to raise public awareness of the fragility and preservation of marine ecosystems. A way for the Palais de la Porte Dorée to combine history, culture and nature.
A rich cultural program accompanies these two entities and the issues they address: film screenings, literary encounters, live performances, conferences and debates await you at the Palais!
Temporary exhibition of the moment: Banlieues chéries
An artistic immersion at the heart of the history of the suburbs, overcoming clichés and preconceived ideas. The Banlieues chéries exhibition offers an intimate dive into these unique territories, at the crossroads of art, history and social dynamics.
Admission to the Paris Museum and Aquarium is free for children under 26.
A special reduced rate applies to disabled visitors and their carers, students, jobseekers and senior citizens (over 60).
Exceptional closures (strikes, public holidays, etc.) and free tickets will not be refunded or the duration of tickets extended.
Tickets for the Museum and Aquarium must be purchased on the same day.
Tuesday to Friday: 10am-5.30pm on weekdays
Saturday and Sunday: 10am-7pm
Visitors can gain access to the tour areas up to 1 hour before the Palais closes.
The Palais is closed on Mondays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
