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The Base
The Base
The Crystal
The Mezzanine
The Cloud
Temporary exhibitionsThe Cloud
Permanent exhibitionsNuage des petits
The Terrace
Eternities, visions of the beyond
Explore societies’ attitude to death and funeral practices
The exhibition compares modern-day questions with those of civilizations of various eras: Amerindian cultures, African, ancient Egypt, ancient Peru, the Iron Age (Koban) ...
Societies, the human theatre
Understand what structures our societies
Stroll between the collections to discover cultures and eras that could never have met but share striking similarities.
Species, the web of life
What is the role of humans within the living world?
This exhibition questions the place of humans and their interactions with the entire living world.
Origins, stories of the world
Go back in time to the Big Bang
All societies feel the need to explain the origins of life and its evolution. The exhibition explores this question in a journey that invites you to go back in time: from the appearance of humans back to the first sources of life, through to the formation of the Universe. ation de l’Univers.
Animal Icons
From 16 October 2026 to 15 August 2027
How do we live with animals?
In Mali, when animals dance
From 03 April 2026 to 07 February 2027
In Mali, on the banks of the Niger River, traditional festivals are held, known as sogow bò, literally “the animal comes forth”.
Awesome!
Exhibition for young visitors, 8 - 12 years old
Until 31 December 2025
But how do these amazing animals manage to live in the desert, high up in the mountains or in the freezing cold?
North Korea by Stéphan Gladieu
From 12 June 2026 to 02 January 2028
North Korea is revealed through photographs by Stephan Gladieu
Animal Icons
From 16 October 2026 to 15 August 2027
How do we live with animals?
Family activities
Tours and workshops, for children and adults
Immerse yourself in fabulous stories, discover the world. Ready for a new journey, on Earth and throughout the Universe?
Bookstore and Shop
An essential stop on the tour
The bookstore and shop offers a rich, adapted and evolving selection of objects and books, relating to the temporary exhibitions, but also the permanent collections.
Émile Guimet Gallery
Discover the story of the collections through that of their donors
Eighty donors are honoured in this gallery through objects indicative of a particular perspective, the excitement of discovery, a desire for knowledge and a willingness to share. Everything here speaks of scientific passion, a taste for travel, delight in art, fruitful encounters and ongoing dialogues.
Large auditorium
For conferences and entertainment
The museum hosts scientific and cultural events all year round. Conferences, screenings and round tables are an opportunity to address social topics on humanity and its environment, understand the complexity of the world and report on current scientific research. Shows invite you to the crossroads of traditional cultures and contemporary entertainment.
Small auditorium
An intimate space for discovery and exchange
Smaller than the Grand Auditorium on the upper level, the Small Auditorium opens its doors to scientific and cultural events in small groups.
Nuage des petits
From 18 June 2025
Set on the 3rd floor of the Museum, the Nuage des Petits is a new exploration space entirely conceived and designed for children between 2 and 6 years old.