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Institut du Monde Arabe
Institut du Monde Arabe

Arab cultural center

1 Rue des Fossés-Saint-Bernard
Place Mohammed V
Paris,
75005

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).

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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...
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Must understand French to benefit
I was surprised that everything was written in French. There wasn't even any Arabic to describe...
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A most exotic adventure
I am not Muslim but I admire the culture and civilization of the Middle East and North Africa, espec...
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