Musée des arts décoratifs - activities

Retrospective exhibition of designer Iris Van Herpen at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs - final days

Iris Van Herpen is the latest fashion designer to be honored by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, in a retrospective exhibition from November 29, 2023 to April 28, 2024. Between fashion, technology and "meta-morphism", the installation promises to be exceptional!

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD Paris): discover the collections

In Paris, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD Paris) is taking part in the 20th Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 18, 2024. The perfect opportunity to (re)discover its magnificent collection, as well as the ultra-cool temporary exhibition of the moment!

The birth of department stores, a double exhibition at the heart of these mythical Parisian landmarks

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs and the Cité de l'Architecture take us to the heart of the legendary addresses of Parisian art de vivre with "The Birth of Department Stores", a two-part exhibition. Visit the MAD from April 10 to October 13, 2024, then from October 16, 2024 to March 16, 2025, to discover the history of these temples to fashion right up to the present day.

Fashion, design and jewelry: the exhibition for fashion lovers at the Musée des Arts Déco

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs pays tribute to couturiers and designers, and unveils several masterpieces from its collections, in a never-before-seen exhibition. From April 3 to November 10, 2024, come and admire Parcours mode, design, bijoux.

Henry Cros, Sculpteur et Dessinateur exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, photos

Henry Cros, 1840-1907 exhibition: discover the work of the visionary sculptor, ceramist, glassmaker and draughtsman at the Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris, from March 6 to May 26, 2024. An unprecedented plunge into 19th-century art. From wax modelling to the invention of pâte de verre sculpture, we plunge into the artist's evolution through time, discovering works never before shown.

Mon ours en peluche, the adorable family exhibition at the Musée des Arts décoratifs

Every child has had a teddy bear! This timeless toy is the subject of an exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, from December 4, 2024 to June 22, 2025, which is both family-friendly and nostalgic, for young and old alike!

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the must-see Parisian museum dedicated to design and fashion

Just a stone's throw from the Jardin des Tuileries and the Louvre Pyramid, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs occupies the Rohan and Marsan wings of the Palais du Louvre, with permanent collections and temporary exhibitions that are a must-see for all Paris design enthusiasts.

Braderie de la Bibliothèque du Musée des Arts Décoratifs: fashion, design & deco books at low prices

The Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs is organizing another edition of its famous braderie on Friday, December 1, 2023. Come to 111 rue de Rivoli to pick up books at low prices on the themes of decorative arts, design and fashion, just in time for your Christmas gift ideas! Don't forget your bags and boxes for transporting your future paper roommates!

Japan in color, 19th-century photographs: the Musée des Arts Décoratifs exhibition

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris takes us on a fabulous journey to discover 19th-century Japan, revealed in photographs on show from November 8 to December 31, 2023.

Des cheveux et des poils, the hairy exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs - our photos

Hair and hair, here is an unusual exhibition theme. And yet, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs succeeds in exciting us with this unusual exhibition to be discovered from April 5 to September 17, 2023!

CLUB80: night at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and clubbing at L'ŒIL

Let's pay homage to the bubbling creativity of the "80's", during the night of the exhibition at the MAD - Musée des Arts Décoratifs, before ending the evening on the dancefloor of L'ŒIL, the oldest gay club in the capital.

Family workshops during the February 2023 vacations at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs

At the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the winter vacations are going to be busy! On the program, the visit of current exhibitions and many creative workshops for the whole family, from February 18 to March 5, 2023.

Prisunic, design for all exhibition at the Musée de la ville de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

The Musée de la Ville de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is hosting a major exhibition on the Prisunic brand. Discover "Prisunic, design for all" from September 16, 2022 to January 7, 2023.

Shocking! The surreal worlds of Elsa Schiaparelli, our photos from the fashion exhibition at MAD

Bold, inspiring, avant-garde, shocking! Fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli has been called many things... Why not make up your own mind about her work, thanks to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs exhibition "Shocking! The Surreal Worlds of Elsa Schiaparelli", on view from July 6, 2022 to January 22, 2023.

Histoires Naturelles exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs - Pictures

From April 14 to May 29, 2022, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs displays an exhibition within the nave, called “Histoires Naturelles, Dation François-Xavier et Claude Lalanne” shining a light the admission of 16 pieces of work and 38 drawings by the famous couple into the museum’s collections. Do not miss the exceptional musical event provided without extra cost, this Saturday May 7 in the nave and the famous Museums Night on Saturday May 14.

A la Rencontre du Petit Prince, the compelling exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs - Our pictures

Here is an exhibition likely to make children and adults dream: from February 17 to June 26, 2022, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs invites you to meet The Little Prince.

Thierry Mugler: couturissime, the designer's latest exhibition at MAD - our photos

Attention, event! The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, otherwise known as the MAD, is hosting the exhibition Thierry Mugler: couturissime. Grab your tickets and get your camera ready... this exhibition offers an overview of the career of a brilliant designer, an absolute icon in the world of fashion. On view from September 30, 2021 to April 24, 2022.

Cartier and the Arts of Islam exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs

Cartier and the Arts of Islam. Aux sources de la modernité, is the name of the new exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs that awaits us from October 21, 2021 to February 20, 2022. The exhibition shows the influence of Islamic art on the production of jewelry and precious objects by the famous House of Haute Joaillerie, from the early 20th century to the present day.

The Prisunic store is back on the Champs-Elysées in Paris

As the Musée des Arts Décoratifs presents an exhibition about Prisunic, the Avenue des Champs-Elysées has made the inexpensive design brand rise again.

Luxes, the exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs - Extensions

Luxury on show at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. With this exhibition, the museum aims to illustrate the evolution of luxury over time, from the Abu Dhabi Pearl to the darned object passed down from generation to generation, via spices, tulips and Chanel's Little Black Dress. In all, 100 exceptional pieces to be found in rooms usually closed to the public. The exhibition reopens from May 19 to July 18, 2021.