Musee Gustave Moreau
Musee Gustave Moreau
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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This museum features the work of 19th century artist Gustave Moreau.
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Neighbourhood: 9th Arr. - Opéra
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- Trinité – d'Estienne d'Orves • 3 min walk
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Ailbhe D
Dublin / Indiana40 contributions
While my family were visiting us in Paris, we brought them to this museum as we had heard it was beautiful. I was shocked by how grouchy the staff were. They didn't welcome us on arrival, beyond demanding to search our bags, and didn't tell us anything about the artist or the museum's history. The main rooms (the appartements) were closed without any explanation, but the other rooms looked interesting enough. While we tried to enjoy the art, one of the attendants just sat there snapping at people - "videos interdites!" etc. It really made enjoyment impossible and I left without looking at much of the art.
Written 4 December 2022
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Math240
Paris, France1,372 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Discovery of this museum nestled in the 9th
Private mansion apartment and workshop of the painter Gustzve Moreau.
Very small rooms with many works. Very busy I was a little afraid to massage myself. And ultimately no, the workshop located on the 3rd and 4th floor is grandiose and magnificent. We see great works there.
The temporary exhibition on the Middle Ages is located on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor.
The only surprise of the new year, the ticket went to 8 euros (displayed at 7 euros on the net)
Private mansion apartment and workshop of the painter Gustzve Moreau.
Very small rooms with many works. Very busy I was a little afraid to massage myself. And ultimately no, the workshop located on the 3rd and 4th floor is grandiose and magnificent. We see great works there.
The temporary exhibition on the Middle Ages is located on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor.
The only surprise of the new year, the ticket went to 8 euros (displayed at 7 euros on the net)
Written 4 January 2024
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Martin H
Stockport, UK637 contributions
Aug 2023
I had not heard of this painter before, neither was I aware he was a big inspiration to the early surrealists e.g. Dali & Breton. One of his unfinished works seemed to me to have great similarities to Mark Rothko's style as well. Some might find his paintings a little garish & over similar but this is in part to the vast number on display in what was his family house. This is an attraction that is well away from the normal Paris tourist routes but well worth a couple of hours of your time if you have any interest in art.
Written 24 August 2023
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Paul H
Surrey, UK79 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
I like Gustave Moreau's paintings, and I love the little museum/galleries you get in Paris devoted to one artist, but this one didn't appeal to me so much. Of course the more famous works are in the bigger galleries, but most of what is here seemed to be preparatory studies. I think if you were a student this would be a fantastic resource, as they seemed to have loads of his drawings in various cabinets as well. It's a little out of the main tourist areas but with google maps you should be able to find it without too much difficulty.
Written 24 September 2023
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Leigh A
Columbus, OH261 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
This was the first stop of our Museum day in Paris. It was actually the home of Gustave Moreau and the top 2 floors were just huge rooms with many of his works displayed around it. The bottom 2 floors were the living quarters of his home. Interesting, but everything was in french and there were no interpreters or anything written in English to explain anything about what you were seeing of him and his life (on the top floors with his works there was something in English as well as other languages for one to refer to.
Written 26 September 2023
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Rutger Von Heidemberg
Bologna, Italy38 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This museum - always little or not at all crowded - is a little hidden and little-known gem that is absolutely worth a visit. The private rooms are beautiful and even more so the enormous study on two floors (connected by the magnificent spiral staircase), which contains a large number of sketches, drawings and canvases, mostly unfinished but extremely fascinating, poetic and decadent. The informative and good quality material (brochures, catalogues) is only in French. And here lies the problem: a museum, which caters to an international audience, cannot communicate in a single language (even on IG) and preclude a large number of visitors, but it should internationalize and push much more on merchandising.
Written 28 December 2023
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Laura ❤️🍕
Milan, Italy28 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
The house museum dedicated to Moreau enthusiasts and also to lovers of neo-classical painting. To discover and learn more about an iconic painter. The 3-storey house contains many works, the presence of some sketches and studies by the painter for the creation of his works is very interesting.
Unfortunately, on the first floor some of the works are not very visible due to the way they are positioned and the light.
Unfortunately, on the first floor some of the works are not very visible due to the way they are positioned and the light.
Written 4 December 2023
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yyzcb
10 contributions
Feb 2023
Charming museum in private house celebrating the creative sketches and artistic, colourful works of Gustave Moureau. We visit every time we're in Paris. The spectacular wooden staircase appeals too. A must visit and easy to do on your walk down from Montmartre.
Written 4 March 2023
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Idri
England28 contributions
I was utterly delighted and thrilled to have found such a treasure, especially as I had been unsure what to expect of the Museum. When I went on 9 March there was only one review in a language I don't speak!
Moreau, and indeed this Museum, was the main focus of this trip to Paris. I left it til the last day as a final treat along with the visit to Moreau in his family tomb. Moreau is certainly not to everyone's tastes but if you have an interest in Symbolism, or indeed art connected with that period, this makes a fascinating stop.
The unassuming facade gives way to an entrance hall where you can leave your coat, have your bag checked and buy your ticket. If you have been to the d'Orsay take your ticket and swap it for the discounted entrance rate.
Upstairs on the first floor the rooms are laid out as they would have been in his time, plus the walls are teaming with family photos, portraits of friends and practice works Moreau undertook 'in the style of....'. At this point I was interested but a little disappointed as you cannot go too far into the rooms because of barriers and this meant you cannot properly examine many of the pictures, Don't worry and stand by...
Upstairs into a jewellery box of Moreau. I am not ashamed to say that it was really quite moving to find myself immersed, wrapped around and towered over by his creations. Dozens of paintings - finished and part worked hang from every available space. There are cabinets in the walls with preparatory sketches. I think I read somewhere there are over 13,000. Stools are provided so you can sit down and properly look through them. They are roughly grouped into type - anatomy, wings, flowers and so on.
Upstairs again and *more* paintings.
There are helpful guides for each room in a variety of languages. I was having trouble tracking down one painting on the third floor (4th in USA speak) but the room custodian knew what I wanted straight away and took me right to the painting in question. He was also very attentive to the sun and regularly adjusted the blinds to ensure best viewing conditions. I was rather impressed by that actually.
Yet again (a recurrent theme of this particular trip to Paris) I had not realised how much time I would need. Two hours was barely enough, but I spent a great deal of time with the sketches.
The Shop: FINALLY! A museum shop in Paris that seemed to understand that some of us are quite happy to part with money. More than happy to. I bought one large reproduction, four smaller (but still larger than A4) ones, a book, some postcards and a couple of book marks for just under Euro50. I was very very happy with this as the other museums had rather let me down in the shopping area. Strange as I think the shop is run by the same company that runs the d'Orsay where I had struggled to spend money.
The shop is small but has a wide range of pictures available, a wonderful collection of books and a very friendly assistant who tolerated my pitiful language abilities with great courtesy.
Amusing tip: Visit the toilet. That's all I'm saying...
Moreau, and indeed this Museum, was the main focus of this trip to Paris. I left it til the last day as a final treat along with the visit to Moreau in his family tomb. Moreau is certainly not to everyone's tastes but if you have an interest in Symbolism, or indeed art connected with that period, this makes a fascinating stop.
The unassuming facade gives way to an entrance hall where you can leave your coat, have your bag checked and buy your ticket. If you have been to the d'Orsay take your ticket and swap it for the discounted entrance rate.
Upstairs on the first floor the rooms are laid out as they would have been in his time, plus the walls are teaming with family photos, portraits of friends and practice works Moreau undertook 'in the style of....'. At this point I was interested but a little disappointed as you cannot go too far into the rooms because of barriers and this meant you cannot properly examine many of the pictures, Don't worry and stand by...
Upstairs into a jewellery box of Moreau. I am not ashamed to say that it was really quite moving to find myself immersed, wrapped around and towered over by his creations. Dozens of paintings - finished and part worked hang from every available space. There are cabinets in the walls with preparatory sketches. I think I read somewhere there are over 13,000. Stools are provided so you can sit down and properly look through them. They are roughly grouped into type - anatomy, wings, flowers and so on.
Upstairs again and *more* paintings.
There are helpful guides for each room in a variety of languages. I was having trouble tracking down one painting on the third floor (4th in USA speak) but the room custodian knew what I wanted straight away and took me right to the painting in question. He was also very attentive to the sun and regularly adjusted the blinds to ensure best viewing conditions. I was rather impressed by that actually.
Yet again (a recurrent theme of this particular trip to Paris) I had not realised how much time I would need. Two hours was barely enough, but I spent a great deal of time with the sketches.
The Shop: FINALLY! A museum shop in Paris that seemed to understand that some of us are quite happy to part with money. More than happy to. I bought one large reproduction, four smaller (but still larger than A4) ones, a book, some postcards and a couple of book marks for just under Euro50. I was very very happy with this as the other museums had rather let me down in the shopping area. Strange as I think the shop is run by the same company that runs the d'Orsay where I had struggled to spend money.
The shop is small but has a wide range of pictures available, a wonderful collection of books and a very friendly assistant who tolerated my pitiful language abilities with great courtesy.
Amusing tip: Visit the toilet. That's all I'm saying...
Written 18 March 2009
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Hayaaah
Singapore, Singapore6 contributions
Mar 2019
I would go to Paris just to visit this museum. Most of the pieces are so intricate and I can stare at 1 for hours. This place just gives me so much joy...
Written 5 February 2020
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Sorry for the late reply... no but it’s quite cheap for Paris prices :)
Written 24 February 2020
How long should I allow for this museum? Thank you.
Written 27 November 2017
11/2 hours minimum. The interior is quite stunning on it's own. Lots of art to peruse although some may find the subject matter repetitive. Well woth visiting.
Written 28 November 2017
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