(Paris, France). One of the most enjoyable free things we encountered in Paris was a visit to the Museum of Modern Art (Musee d'Art Moderne de La Ville de Paris) which is located in the eastern wing of the Palais de Tokyo.
We took the metro and exited at Iena, and took a quick walk over to the museum. There was some construction at the front so we entered through the side near the gift shop. My husband had read that admission to the general museum was free so they simply let us in. (Note - for the special exhibitions, there is an entrance fee.) I had expected a small museum with a handful of artworks, but the museum was quite large and the collection of 20th century art was very impressive. I particularly enjoyed the Giorgio de Chirico, Amedeo Modigliani, Delauney and Picasso pieces. (Note: even if the museum is free, they do accept donations. For most tourists, there's no point in carrying all that foreign change so this would be a great place to unburden yourselves, and do something for the community at the same time. bonus!)
While we were there, we saw groups of schoolchildren - only about 8 years old - being led by teachers and learning about fine art. It was amazing to see how well-behaved the kids were and how actively interested they were in learning about art. It's no wonder Europeans tend to have so much more knowledge of art and history than Americans. Our educational system should take a hint and follow suit.
But I digress... This museum is a wonderful place to visit and is a quick 10 minute walk to the Eiffel Tower. It would be a lovely respite from the craziness at the Eiffel Tower or Trocadero, and shouldn't be missed.
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