About
The Musée National Gustave Moreau occupies the former home and studio of the Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau, in the ninth arrondissement of Paris at 14 Rue de la Rochefoucauld. It is a museum of one artist's working life, and for visitors who enjoy seeing where a painter lived and made his work, it offers a quiet and distinctive visit.
What you will see
The house has been preserved as Moreau left it, so the rooms give a sense of the setting in which he worked rather than a conventional gallery arrangement. The museum holds the largest collection of his paintings, drawings and sculptures, which allows you to follow his imagery across different media and across his career. Moreau is associated with the Symbolist movement, and his dreamlike, richly detailed works reward a slow look.
Planning your visit
- Location: 14 Rue de la Rochefoucauld, 75009 Paris, in the Île-de-France region.
- Also known as: the Gustave Moreau Museum.
- Contact: +33 1 48 74 38 50.
Because the museum is a former home rather than a large modern building, it suits a visitor who wants a focused, intimate experience. It pairs well with a walk through the surrounding neighbourhood in the ninth arrondissement, a part of central Paris known for its nineteenth-century streets and cafés. Check ahead with the museum for current opening arrangements before you go.