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The museum enriches its collections

Discover the most recent acquisitions of the musée Guimet.

Past event Temporary exhibition

20 November 2024 - 3 March 2025

Tang China

A Cosmopolitan Dynasty (7th -10th century)

Affiche de l'exposition "La Chine des Tang"

"Tang China" (618-907) is an exhibition of exceptional works devoted to one of the greatest ever Chinese dynasties. This unique and major event is one of the highlights of the Guimet x China 2024 programme.

Past event Temporary exhibition

16 octobre 2024 - 13 janvier 2025

Barbara Chase-Riboud: Quand Un Nœud Est Dénoué, Un Dieu Est Libéré

Eight Parisian museums join forces to honor and highlight the career of Franco-American artist Barbara Chase-Riboud

Spectacle

Les vendredi 13, samedi 14 et dimanche 15 décembre 2024

À 20h

Special concert: Tan Dun

1h30

The world premiere of the latest creation by the greatest Chinese composer of our time

Past event Temporary exhibition

18 September 2024 - 13 January 2025

Gold Ming

The splendors and beauties of Imperial China (14th – 17th centuries)

As codified as it was refined, the art of feminine adornment during the Ming period was among the most delicate and singular in Chinese gold craftsmanship.

Himalayan World

The birth of Buddha

Image de la reine Maya donnant naissance à Bouddha

One of the most representative pieces of Nepalese art at musée Guimet illustrates the birth of an exceptional being: the Buddha, a landmark in the spiritual history of mankind.

Himalayan World

Priest crown

In Nepal, several Buddhist ceremonies necessitated the presence of five priests, known as vajracarya, the "Thunderbolt-diamond" masters. They would traditionally wear a metal crown adorned with symbolic ornaments.

Southeast Asia

Portrait of King Jayavarman VII

Although deprived of any royal insignia or ornaments, this head is of King Jayavarman VII (r.1181-1218). It is widely regarded as one of the masterpieces of musée Guimet.