Journées du Patrimoine 2025: discover the Gustave Moreau studio-museum in Paris free of charge

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Updated on September 4, 2025 at 04:13 p.m.
The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) take place this weekend, September 20 and 21, 2025, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. How would you like to immerse yourself in the studio of a French painter? Here's the program for the Musée Gustave Moreau, a charmingly intimate museum with an iconic staircase!

For the curious,history buffs andart lovers alike, the Heritage Days are a must on theEuropean cultural agenda. Every year, over the course of a weekend, our heritage is rediscovered in a whole new light, with exceptional openings, free tours and original events in museums, monuments, castles and other places usually closed to the public.

Unsurprisingly, in Paris and the Paris region, a rich program awaits you at each edition. This year's event takes place on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2025. Looking for a new way to explore Paris? Just imagine: immerse yourself in the heart of an old French painter's studio, frozen in time, surrounded by paintings, all in an intimate atmosphere...

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That's what awaits you at the Musée Gustave Moreau. Nestled in the 9th arrondissement, this little-known spot is one of the capital's hidden treasures. It was here that this French Symbolist painter conceived his work, and during your visit, you'll sail from painting to painting as you step back in time. So, would you like to discover what's in store for the 2024 Heritage Days?

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The Journées du Patrimoine 2025 program at the Musée Gustave Moreau in Paris :

  • Self-guided tour of the museum
    Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 10:00 ⤏ 18:00 | Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 10:00 ⤏ 18:00

    On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the museum opens its doors free of charge. An opportunity to discover the works of Gustave Moreau and the museum that houses them.

    Reservations required.

    Last admission at 5.30pm.



Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    14, rue de la Rochefoucauld
    75009 Paris 9

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    Accessibility info

    Access
    Metro 12: Trinité or Saint-Georges station

    Official website
    musee-moreau.fr

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