Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais

The Grand Palais was designed by three separate architects for the 1900 Universal Exposition, each of whom designed a façade. During WWII, it was used to store Nazi tanks. When parts of metal started coming off the spectacular glass-roofed central hall in 1994, it was closed, but shows continued in the other wings. The Palais reopened in 2005 after undergoing extensive renovations.

Because of its unique architectural design, the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais is one of Paris' most popular attractions. It was constructed when Paris hosted the World's Fair more than a century ago. This museum is now mostly used as a gallery for modern French art.

The glass dome of the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais contributes to the attraction of this location. After one of the glass tiles fell in 1993, the building was renovated for ten years and reopened in its entirety in 2007. Aside from French art, this magnificent structure holds a variety of temporary exhibitions, many of which are science and natural history related.

Location: 3 AV du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris

Website: https://www.grandpalais.fr