For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris, the Musée Bourdelle is opening its doors to curious young and old alike, and unveiling a comprehensive program to make the most of this beautiful address located in the former apartments ofAntoine Bourdelle, the French sculptor.
Here, you'll discover not only the artist's former 19th-century studios, but also beautiful gardens where masterpieces are sure to leave you breathless. Visitors can discover the evolution of the famous French sculptor's artistic style, as well as his contribution to 20th-century art.
The sculpture garden offers a peaceful setting for admiring Bourdelle's outdoor creations, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. An intimate, verdant museum, a real gem in the French capital, offering a unique immersion in the creative world of Antoine Bourdelle.
Why not take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025 to discover the Musée Bourdelle? Don't wait any longer to discover the family-friendly program that awaits you on September 20 and 21!
Thanks to a partnership with the École du Louvre, student mediators are offering talks to the public on the occasion of the European Heritage Days. Visitors can discover the history of the Musée Bourdelle from past to present: the creative effervescence of this former artists' town, where Antoine Bourdelle lived and created for over 40 years, the characteristics of the sculpture and painting studios, the creation of the plaster hall in the 1960s, and the sculpture-filled gardens.
In this workshop, young and old alike discover the secrets of monumental sculpture, and in turn build and model a sculpted monument.
Public: Family - children aged 7 and over
We recommend bringing a cardboard box to transport your sculpture.
Over the weekend, there are plenty of activities for young and old alike to discover the Musée Bourdelle, its architecture and its monumental sculptures. Workshops for toddlers (aged 2 to 4) enable them to create their first mini-relief, while workshops for children invite them to model a monument or mythological figure in clay. Adolescents and adults are not to be outdone. They are invited to explore the museum through a spyglass. Unexpected views guaranteed!
In the "Mini-reliefs" workshop, young and old alike discover the world of Antoine Bourdelle. An encounter punctuated by stories and a creation to take home!
Public: Family - ages 2 to 4
Over the course of the weekend, a wide range of activities are on offer for young and old alike to discover the Musée Bourdelle, its architecture and its monumental sculptures. Workshops for toddlers (2-4 years) enable them to create their first mini-relief, while workshops for children invite them to model a monument or mythological figure in clay. Adolescents and adults are not to be outdone. They are invited to explore the museum through a spyglass. Unexpected points of view guaranteed!
During a visit to the museum, children and parents discover the many mythological figures that populate Bourdelle's world. Then, in a workshop, they're introduced to the technique of modeling, creating a clay sculpture of a mythological figure of their choice.
Public: Family - children aged 4 and over
Please bring a cardboard box to transport your sculpture.
Over the weekend, there are plenty of activities for young and old alike to discover the Musée Bourdelle, its architecture and its monumental sculptures. Workshops for toddlers (aged 2 to 4) enable them to create their first mini-relief, while workshops for children invite them to model a monument or mythological figure in clay. Adolescents and adults are not to be outdone. They are invited to explore the museum through a spyglass. Unexpected points of view guaranteed!
A stroll through the museum, armed with a spyglass, will allow us to discover what we don't usually see. Small details, points of view, sketches in perspective!
Public: Teens and adults
Over the course of the weekend, a wide range of activities are on offer for young and old alike to discover the Musée Bourdelle, its architecture and its monumental sculptures. Workshops for toddlers (aged 2 to 4) enable them to create their first mini-relief, while workshops for children invite them to model a monument or mythological figure in clay. Adolescents and adults are not to be outdone. They are invited to explore the museum through a spyglass. Unexpected views guaranteed!
For the European Heritage Days, the "La Mécanique des Songes" trio takes over the Musée Bourdelle for a plunge into the heart of the early 20th century. Singers Mathilde Gardien, Alba Obert and Malou Oheix perform tunes celebrating the wonders of nature and the changing hues of the seasons. The program features contemporary composers of the famous sculptor with a passion for music (Mel Bonis, Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy) and great poets (Paul Verlaine, Victor Hugo).
Program:
* Antoine Bourdelle's contemporary composers:
- Gabriel Fauré: arrangements of the pieces Après un Rêve / Clair de Lune
- Mel Bonis: arrangement of Sonate Op 64 - Andantino con moto
- Jean Sibelius: arrangement of Scène d'hiver from Cinq Esquisses
- Francis Poulenc: arrangement of La Bonne neige
- Claude Debussy: arrangement of Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum and/or Yver vous n'estes qu'un villain
* Musical setting of poems
- Soleils Couchants by Victor Hugo
- Soleils Couchants by Paul Verlaine
* Original composition :
- De l'Autre Côté by Mathilde Gardien
La Mécanique des Songes
Three voices and a violin: that's the trio's pared-down approach to constructing an original, eclectic musical proposition blending classical, jazz and world music. All the pieces are interspersed with moments of improvisation, highlighting the musical personality of each. A poetic, sophisticated project whose repertoire seeks, as in the days of "Third Stream", a link between different musical and artistic currents.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to September 21, 2025
Location
Bourdelle Museum
16/18, rue Antoine Bourdelle
75015 Paris 15
Prices
Free
Official website
www.bourdelle.paris.fr
