It was solemnly opened in December 1902 under the name "Palace of Fine Arts of the City of Paris". The palace exhibits works of art from ancient times to the beginning of the 20th century. These are paintings, sculptures, furniture, tapestries and even the most beautiful collection of icons in France (mostly Russian). As a gift to Paris in the early 20th century. magnificent collections of works were donated by the collector brothers Auguste and Eugè ne Duthui and the collectors-wifes Edouard and Julia Tuc.→