The Palais de Tokyo, in Paris’ 16th arrondissement, consists of two wings: the East Wing, which houses the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, and the West Wing where you will find the Site de la création contemporaine.
In 1934, while it occupied part of the ancient Savonnerie carpet factory, the state set about creating a national museum of modern art. On24 May 1937, the « Palais des Musées d’Art Moderne » was opened. It has been modified numerous times, notably with the attribution of cultural sites within the Palais de Tokyo. In 1999 Catherine Trautmann, minister of culture and communication, decided to open the West Wing of the building to inaugurate the centre for contemporary art.
Today, it is a cultural centre that takes an interest in the up-and-coming interdisciplinary and contemporary scene in various forms. The modular interior of the place makes it suitable for the installation of all types of events.