Does a skip-the-line ticket let me bypass the security check?

No. While a skip-the-line ticket or Paris Museum Pass allows you to bypass the ticket purchasing counter, all visitors must still wait in the mandatory security check line at the entrance.

Ticket comparison

Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac: which ticket to pick

Ticket choice depends on your travel style: basic entry suits independent visits, guided tours help navigate the winding halls, and a museum pass is ideal for active sightseeing.

Prices verified: 20 June 2026High season

Our recommendation

For most visitors, a basic ticket is a great choice. However, due to the specific lighting and complex architecture, guided tours significantly enhance the experience.

Independent visitThe most affordable way to see the collection at your own pace.
Musée du Quai Branly Entrance Ticket
Navigation difficultiesA guide helps you navigate the winding paths and explains what is hard to read in the dim light.
Musée du Quai Branly Group Tour
Maximum comfortA private art historian tailors the route to your interests.
Private Tour with an Art Historian
Museum marathonCost-effective if you plan to visit several major Paris museums in a couple of days.
Paris Museum Pass

Official price and partners

The official ticket price is €14. Buying from partners may be slightly more expensive due to service fees, but offers advantages like flexible cancellation and guaranteed entry during popular hours.

Entrance tip

Use the entrance at 218 Rue de l'Université: the path through the Jean Nouvel garden is more scenic, and security lines are often shorter there.

Compare options

★ Best for most

Musée du Quai Branly Entrance Ticket

Tiqets

from €14Mobile ticket

Best for: Independent travelers

Skip the line
Live guide
Private group
Navigation help
Multiple museums

Book via Tiqets

Musée du Quai Branly Group Tour

GetYourGuide

from €55Free cancellation

Best for: Story lovers

Skip the line
Live guide
Private group
Navigation help
Multiple museums

Book via GetYourGuide

Private Tour with an Art Historian

Viator

from €160Reserve now, pay later

Best for: Maximum comfort

Skip the line
Live guide
Private group
Navigation help
Multiple museums

Book via Viator

Paris Museum Pass

Tiqets

Mobile ticket

Best for: Active travelers

Skip the line
Live guide
Private group
Navigation help
Multiple museums

Book via Tiqets

Choose by your situation

I just want to see the exhibition without overpaying: Skip-line ticket
Afraid of getting lost in the dark halls: Guided tour
Want to ask an art historian many questions: Private tour
In Paris for a few days and want to see everything: Paris Museum Pass
Poor eyesight, hard to read small text in the dark: Guided or private tour

What is often not included

The museum is intentionally kept dim to preserve artifacts, making it very difficult to read exhibit descriptions on your own.
Jean Nouvel's avant-garde architecture includes winding paths without a clear hall structure, so it's easy to miss entire continents without a guide or map.
The Paris Museum Pass requires activation and only pays off with intensive visits to 3-4 attractions in a row.

Discounts and free entry

Admission is free for under-18s, EU residents under 26, and disabled visitors. The first Sunday of every month is free for all. It is highly recommended to book a free timed ticket online in advance to avoid queues.

Frequently asked questions

Does a skip-the-line ticket let me bypass the security check?
No. While a skip-the-line ticket or Paris Museum Pass allows you to bypass the ticket purchasing counter, all visitors must still wait in the mandatory security check line at the entrance.

← Read the full Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac guide

Our pickMusée du Quai Branly Entrance Ticketfrom €14