Giacometti Institute

This place is unfortunately not worth the €9 entrance fee. You won’t stay longer than five minutes unfortunately and there is almost nothing to see,no proper information about the artist and no sense of his world or his genius. I looked at the Google photos and reviews before coming and expected something meaningful but the reality is the complete opposite. I honestly don’t understand why nobody mentions this. I have seen a major Giacometti exhibition before, and it was unforgettable you leave amazed and wanting to return. Here that feeling doesn’t exist at all. The staff inside ( not the one in the entrance) were also unhelpful and even slightly mocking, which made the visit even more unpleasant. There is no souvenir shop, the entrance is hard to find, and the whole experience feels empty and overpriced. If this is your first time discovering Giacometti, I recommend skipping this place and visiting one of his real exhibitions instead those are truly worth your time and money.

A small but beautiful space to admire Giacometti’s work. Classes are also available in the main room (French-speaking only).

A recreation of his Studio, and a strong collection, and a library you can use. They hold small special exhibitions that center on his colleagues and friends. We really like his work, so we're very appreciative of the foundation efforts.

It's tucked away in a quiet street. I didn't have to wait to enter. You can download an app to find floor plans and audio guide. There's a small entrance fee.

Second time's a charm. Got to explore the Institute and see some pieces from the artist extensive catalogue. The guided tour is worth booking to get some context on the current exhibition.

The Institute is the reference place for Giacometti's work, in a beautiful building in the art deco style.

One of the best museum experiences we’ve ever had. Go for the free docent led tour of Giacometti’s work on Sunday morning. Invaluable in understanding this incredible artist and his work. Lovely space has its own history and is located right across from the Montparnasse Cemetery so you can spend time there afterward.

What a gem! Definitely take the guided tour. Our guide was fantastic and brought Giacometti the man, the history of the story, and his art to life. You’ll learn so much in a short span of time and will gain a deeper understating of what the artist was trying to achieve. All housed in a wonderful historic building.