Journées du Patrimoine 2024: the program at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner in Paris

There are over 200 museums in Paris! We're often familiar with the most famous: the Louvre, the Centre Pompidou, the Musée d'Orsay, the Musée Carnavalet, the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle... These are extraordinary institutions, of course, but they somewhat overshadow the more confidential but equally magnificent museums.

That's what the Journées du Patrimoine are all about! This cultural event opens the doors of many historic and cultural sites throughout France. It's a great opportunity to discover hidden and little-known nuggets close to home. In Paris, you can visit the Musée National Jean-Jacques Henner, in the 17th arrondissement, free of charge.

This museum is dedicated to the painter Jean-Jacques Henner, and features some 300 works of art, furniture and antiques, tracing both the life and career of the Parisian artist. This two-storey mansion, located just off the Parc Monceau, gives us a glimpse into the painter 's daily life and society in the 19th century. If you've never visited this charming museum, make the most of the Heritage Days!

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• This week in Paris, from July 14 to 20, 2025: free or cheap outings

The program for these Heritage Days at the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum:

Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.

And if you want to visit even more museums during this festive weekend, check out our guide!

Heritage Days 2025 at museums and art foundations in Paris and the Île-de-France region
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