The Musée Gustave Moreau occupies the Paris townhouse where the Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) lived and worked, and which he transformed in his final years into a museum dedicated to his own art. The ground and first floors preserve his intimate apartments, while two vast top-floor studios, linked by a dramatic wrought-iron spiral staircase, are hung salon-style with hundreds of paintings, watercolours and drawings. The collection runs to roughly 1,200 paintings and some 4,800 drawings, many of them sketches and unfinished works kept in custom cabinets the artist designed himself. Opened to the public in 1903, its layout has scarcely changed since.
Visitor Information
- How much does Musée Gustave Moreau cost?
- Standard adult admission to Musée Gustave Moreau is €8. Reduced €6; free on the first Sunday of each month and for under-18s. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Musée Gustave Moreau?
- Musée Gustave Moreau is open Open 10:00-18:00 daily except Tuesday; closed 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Musée Gustave Moreau?
- Musée Gustave Moreau is located at 14 rue de la Rochefoucauld, 75009 Paris, France, in the South Pigalle, 9th arrondissement area of Paris. The nearest stations are Trinité – d'Estienne d'Orves (M12), Saint-Georges (M12), Pigalle (M2, M12).
- What can I see at Musée Gustave Moreau?
- Symbolist master Gustave Moreau's preserved home and soaring studios, hung floor-to-ceiling with his dreamlike mythological canvases. Current highlights include Jupiter and Semele, The Apparition, The Chimeras (Les Chimères).
- Do I need to book Musée Gustave Moreau in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Musée Gustave Moreau?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.