Draw me a masterpiece: discover the new season of family shows at the Musée du Louvre

The Musée du Louvre's educational and musical show is back: discover the new season of Dessine-moi un chef d'œuvre, the family show that turns art into a game.

Art is told in a different way at the Musée du Louvre : the famous Parisian museum offers fun and educational shows for children and their parents. The Dessine-moi un chef d'œuvre (Draw me a masterpiece ) shows let us discover a painting or a sculpture from a child's point of view. After a highly successful first season, the Musée du Louvre is offering new not-to-be-missed events on October 11, 2025, December 20, 2025, and February 21, 2026.

As well as offering permanent collections that are unique in the world, the Musée du Louvre also organizes special events for young visitors. The Dessine-moi un chef d'œuvre (Draw me a masterpiece ) series brings together cartoonist Laetitia Coryn and musician Axl-s to discuss iconic works on display at the Musée du Louvre.

These family shows tell the story of the museum's must-see works, with music and drawings. Embark on adventures that take you around the world, back through history and, above all, discover the incredible stories behind the Louvre's greatest works.

Events for the 2025/2026 season at the Musée du Louvre :

Napoleon puts on a show!
"The Rite of Napoleon" by Jacques-Louis David
A grandiose scene, an emperor crowning himself, frozen gazes... This monumental painting doesn't just show a coronation: it tells the story of how Napoleon builds his image and his power. Why did David choose this particular moment? What do the details, gestures and costumes reveal? A lively look at a painting that blends politics, staging and history.
october 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Who lost his head?
Monumental head (moai) from Easter Island
Mysterious, majestic, the monumental moai head has been watching us for centuries. On Easter Island, stone giants silently greet visitors. What do these sculptures have to tell us? What are they doing on this island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean? Who made them and how were they moved? Take a journey and unravel the mysteries of these enigmatic statues.
December 20, 2025 at 11am and 3pm
Playing cards on the table
"Le Tricheur à l'as de carreau" by Georges de La Tour
Enter the life and mysterious world of Georges de La Tour with one of his most famous paintings, "Le Tricheur à l'as de carreau". Between light and shadow, bluffing and secrets, beware of appearances as this masterpiece reveals complicit glances and cleverly orchestrated tricks. Who's cheating, who's being fooled? A fascinating dive into La Tour's art of chiaroscuro and illusion.
February 21, 2026 at 11am and 3pm