Musee Gustave Moreau
Musee Gustave Moreau
4.5
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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Ailbhe D
Dublin / Indiana41 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
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 December 4, 2022
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Martin H
Stockport, UK675 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 August 24, 2023
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Paul H
Surrey, UK43 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
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 September 24, 2023
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Leigh A
Columbus, OH269 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 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 September 26, 2023
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yyzcb
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 March 4, 2023
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Idri
England28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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...
Written March 18, 2009
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MiaGlobetrotter
Paris, France1,055 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2015 • Solo
Gustave Moreau was a French Symbolist painter (1826-1898). He was born in Paris, died in Paris and is buried in the Montmartre cemetary. The Musée Gustave Moreau is in the 9th arrondissement and was actually his family home and workshop. Housed on four levels, the museum has a collection of about 1300 paintings and watercolors and nearly 5000 drawings by Gustave Moreau. He focused mainly on the illustration of biblical and mythological figures. He also made wax sculptures, some of which are displayed in a glass case. Although his style, overall, is not really to my taste, it is still a very fascinating place to visit. It is always a great opportunity to be able to see where an artist lived and worked. The private apartment is like going back in a time capsule. One of the highlights is the lovely curved staircase that was built between the two top levels. In the upper levels, take the time to sit on the stools and pull out the drawings and watercolors behind the curtains and cabinets. You’ll see some fascinating work in there.

Give yourself enough time to visit. I’d say at least an hour. The closing time says 17h15. I was there at 16h00 and they were starting to close up at 17h00 on the dot. In France, a 17h15 closing actually means that the employees themselves are walking out the door at 17h15 and so customers are being ushered out much sooner. Also note that they close between 12h45 and 14h00 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays, which in reality probably means they close at 12h30 and reopen at 14h15 so plan accordingly. However, there is no lunchtime closing on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The museum is closed on Tuesdays. The one toilet for visitors is located upstairs in the apartment area. Check out the old sink that looks like a urinal. There are some postcards and books available for purchase at the cash desk.
Written April 27, 2015
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Hayaaah
Singapore, Singapore6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
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 February 5, 2020
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jean-claude M
Paris, France70 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
It may come as a surprise to visitors that a national museum is dedicated to a largely forgotten symbolist painter. There is an explanation and a quite interesting story behind the creation of this museum. The symbolist movement was very influential in poetry during the second half of the 19th century, not so much in painting. The works of Gustave Moreau are reminiscent of the PreRaphaelite School in England with many biblical and mythological themes. Gustave Moreau had his workshop in two rooms with very high ceilings and large windows in the top floor of his house. He was not interested in selling his paintings but he wanted to perpetuate his artistic legacy by transforming the workshop into a museum of his lifelong work. The huge rooms with very high ceiling and walls covered by paintings are absolutely magnificent. The style may sound outmoded but the exhibition is not. And one could easily spend several hours examining the details of these paintings. I did and enjoyed it!
Written January 21, 2020
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CharleyToronto
Toronto, Canada119 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2012 • Friends
I had heard that the most beautiful staircase sits in Musée Gustave-Moreau and I desperately wanted to see it.

After entering I quickly realized it wasn't just about the staircase – the art and Monsieur Moreau's living quarters were just as fascinating!

Two hours later I tore myself away
Written July 19, 2012
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