Tours and Tickets to Experience Arab World Institute (Institut du Monde Arabe)

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Tickets for the Arab World Institute cost €10 for adults aged 26 and over, and groups of 6–9 people pay a reduced price of €7 per head. Free entry is offered to anyone aged 25 and under, plus travelers with disabilities and their companions. Prices for shows and exhibitions vary.

The Arab World Institute is open from 10am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday, and 10am to 7pm on weekends and public holidays. It is closed on Mondays and on May 1, but open on other public holidays, including December 25 and January 1. Hours vary for the bookstore and the panoramic terrace.

The Arab World Institute is in the heart of Paris, on the left bank of the Seine opposite the Île Saint-Louis. It’s about a 5-minute walk from Jussieu (metro lines 7 and 10) and Cardinal Lemoine (metro line 10), and a 10-minute walk from the Jardin des Plantes river bus station.

Yes, you can take photos in the Arab World Institute, provided they are for private use only and you do not use flash. For commercial, promotional, or publicity purposes, you must submit a request ahead of your visit. Be aware that works are copyright-protected.

Yes, the Arab World Institute is accessible to travelers with a wide range of disabilities, offering step-free access, wheelchair-friendly bathrooms, and adapted exhibition spaces. Wheelchairs, magnifying glasses, and noise-cancelling headphones are available for loan (please bring ID). Guide dogs are welcome.