Arab cultural center
Neighborhood: 5th Arrondissement
Nearest Train: métro: Jussieu, Cardinal Lemoine
Phone: +33 1 40 51 38 38
Fax: +33 1 43 54 76 45
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East meets West in this multi-purpose cultural center’s eye-catching design. Retracing the history of the Arab people, this museum contains ancient manuscripts, exquisitely-made silk carpets, pottery and a wide range of utensils, as well as scientific and astronomical instruments dating from between 750 and 1258 CE. Temporary exhibitions, organized on a regular basis on the ground floor, are a showcase for contemporary paintings and sculptures that reflect the latest artistic movements currently in vogue in the Arab world. Information is provided in pamphlets and interactive videos. Admission: EUR 10 (Museum & Exhibition); EUR 7 (Exhibition).
Tu-Su 10a-6p
Associated Events
Bonaparte et l'Egypte Feu et LumièreOct 14th, 2008 to Mar 29th, 2009
This exposition focuses on the relationship between France and Egypt over the last century and is organized around two important dates: the birth of Napoléon Bonaparte and that of Muhammad Ali.
BONAPARTE ET L'EGYPTE
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it was ok i liked the view, it was really awsome to see all the exhibits and music on thursdays it w...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 08 2007
Must understand French to benefit
I was surprised that everything was written in French. There wasn't even any Arabic to describe...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! User from on May 05 2005
A most exotic adventure
I am not Muslim but I admire the culture and civilization of the Middle East and North Africa, espec...
Reviewed by:Harold Flagg from Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 on Apr 06 2005
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