iMusée Gustave Moreau
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.
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Permanent Collections
Jupiter and Semele
Moreau's pictorial testament: Semele struck by lightning as she beholds Jupiter enthroned in radiant divine glory, encircled by a teeming cast of allegorical figures.
The Apparition
Salome recoils as the haloed, severed head of John the Baptist materialises mid-air in a jewel-encrusted palace, one of Moreau's most celebrated Symbolist visions.
The Return of the Argonauts
A monumental late canvas over four metres tall: Jason's ship laden with "all the chimeras of youth" sails home, reworked in Moreau's grand new top-floor studios in 1897.
The Chimeras (Les Chimères)
An unfinished, tapestry-like "Satanic Decameron" begun around 1880: a rocky dreamscape swarming with women and the chimeras born of their imaginations.
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Getting there
14 rue de la Rochefoucauld, 75009 Paris, France
Nearest station: Trinité – d'Estienne d'Orves (M12), Saint-Georges (M12) and Pigalle (M2, M12)
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| MonToday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Admission
From €8
Reduced €6; free on the first Sunday of each month and for under-18s
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- 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 Pigalle area of Paris. The nearest stations are Trinité – d'Estienne d'Orves (M12), Saint-Georges (M12) and 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 Talisman, Jupiter and Semele and The Apparition.
- 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.
Image credits
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- Musée Gustave MoreauVelvet / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TalismanCourtesy of Musée Gustave Moreau
- Jupiter and SemeleGustave Moreau / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
- The ApparitionGustave Moreau / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
- The Return of the ArgonautsGustave Moreau / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
- The Chimeras (Les Chimères)Gustave Moreau / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
- Palais GarnierPeter Rivera / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
- Musée de MontmartreMusée de Montmartre / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Musée de la BnF (site Richelieu)Chabe01 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0