The Arab World Institute
The Arab World Institute (IMA) is a cultural center located in Paris, dedicated to promoting and showcasing Arab cultures and their exchanges with the Western world. Opened in 1987, it offers exhibitions, conferences, performances, as well as a library and a documentation center. The building’s modern architecture, featuring a façade made of moucharabiehs (traditional lattice screens), symbolizes the dialogue between tradition and modernity. The IMA is a place for discovery, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding between peoples.
Where is the Arab World Institute located in Paris?
The Arab World Institute is located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, at 3 rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, near the Seine and the Latin Quarter. This central location makes it easily accessible from various parts of the city, especially via public transportation (metro, bus).
Opening hours and admission fees
The IMA is open every day from Tuesday to Sunday, including public holidays, except May 1st. Closed weekly on Mondays.
Opening hours:
- Tuesday to Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
- Weekends and public holidays: 10 AM to 7 PM
- Ticket counters close 45 minutes before closing time.
Museum and exhibitions:
- Tuesday to Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
- Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: 10 AM to 7 PM
Library:
- Tuesday to Sunday: 1 PM to 7 PM, including public holidays.
Museum admission fees:
- Full price (26 years and older): €10
- Reduced price (groups of 6 to 9 friends): €7
How to get to the Arab World Institute by public transport?
The Arab World Institute is easily accessible using public transportation.
Metro
- Lines 7 and 10, Jussieu station
- Line 10, Cardinal Lemoine station
- Line 7, Sully-Morland station
Bus
- Lines 67 and 89, Jussieu stop
- Lines 47, 75, 89, Cardinal Lemoine stop
- Lines 67, 72, 86, 87, Sully - Morland stop
What to visit around the Arab World Institute?
Here are some sites and places of interest to visit around the Arab World Institute in Paris:
- Notre-Dame Cathedral: famous Gothic cathedral located just a few minutes’ walk away, a must-see of Parisian heritage.
- The Latin Quarter: a historic and lively neighborhood known for its picturesque streets, bookstores, cafés, and universities.
- The Jardin des Plantes: a large botanical garden with greenhouses, a zoo, and several natural history museums.
- The Louvre Museum: one of the largest art museums in the world, accessible within a few metro stops.
- The Seine River and its quays: perfect for a pleasant walk along the river, with views of several Parisian monuments.
- The Panthéon: a historic monument where many notable French personalities are buried, located in the Latin Quarter.
These places offer a nice balance of culture, history, and relaxation, all within close proximity to the Arab World Institute.