A 800 m2 plant wall : The museum, inaugurated on 20 June 2006 by Jacques Chirac, was designed by architect Jean Nouvel. The result: a building which is itself designed as a work of contemporary art with a mixture of plateaus, mezzanines, walkways.... and a 800 m2 plant wall. © Hemis.fr

The permanent collection of the museum : 3,500 objects, from among 300,000 in the reserves, make up the permanent collection of the museum. The visitor, like a traveller or an archaeologist, is guided to the four continental zones from the “ramp”, a winding walkway. © Hemis.fr

Gain a better understanding of Maori art : Gain a better understanding of Maori art, the Mayas or the Dogon people. No less than ten temporary exhibitions every year supplement the permanent exhibits, offering thematic viewpoints. © Only France

lectures and concerts : Change of atmosphere. From Thursday to Saturday the museum works overtime, remaining open until 9 PM. An opportunity for quieter visits and to attend lectures and concerts, always in conjunction with the diversity of the arts. © Hemis.fr

Interactive alcoves : See, understand and why not touch? With its 23 interactive alcoves and 8 multimedia installations, the museum can respond to all of your questions. Intuitive explanations appear at your fingertips. And you can personalise your visit to suit your tastes. © Only France