PALAIS GALLIERA | Museum
Paris - France
ADDRESS:
10 Av. Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75116 Paris, France
ACCESS:
General: €14 | Under 18 years: €12
HOURS:
Open from 10am - 6pm Tuesday-Sunday, open until 9 on Friday.
The Palais Galliera in Paris is a refined example of 19th-century Beaux-Arts architecture, designed by Paul-René-Léon Ginain and completed in 1894. Originally built as a private museum for the Duchess of Galliera, the structure embodies classical symmetry and grandeur, with arcaded façades, sculpted pediments, and richly ornamented stonework. The building’s layout centers on a vast courtyard and galleries illuminated by natural light, creating elegant spaces for exhibition and movement. Today, as the City of Paris Fashion Museum, the Palais Galliera pairs its historical architecture with contemporary installations, forming a dialogue between past and present. The building’s formal restraint and material richness provide a dignified backdrop for the evolution of fashion, while its marble details, colonnades, and gardens express the refined craftsmanship of the Belle Époque. It remains one of Paris’s most graceful cultural landmarks, uniting art, history, and design.
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There is an powerful exhibit on Rick Owens that will remain until 04.01.26. I can't recommend this exhibit more. You should also visit the Palais de Tokyo and Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris across the street.
