Built in 1897-1900 for the Universal Exhibition in Paris, the Grand Palais was originally, as the inscription on the fronton proclaims, "a monument raised by the Republic to the glory of French art". In 1964, André Malraux, then the Minister of Culture, asked Reynolds Arnould to convert part of the palace into galleries for holding temporary international exhibitions. The first show, on art of black African countries, was held from June to August 1966.
Opening hours
Exhibitions are open daily, with the exception of Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Ticket office closes 45 minutes earlier.
Closed on the 1st of May and the 25th of December.
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