Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: what's on at the Cernuschi Museum

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It's time to discover this astonishing museum on the edge of the Parc Monceau and learn more aboutAsian art through the collections of Henri Cernuschi (1821-1896), an Italian refugee in France, connoisseur of Asia and art collector. During his world tour from 1871 to 1873, he acquired almost 5,000 works of art, including a large number of bronzes, and commissioned architect William Bouwens der Boijen to build a mansion on avenue Vélasquez to house them.

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On the occasion of the 43rd edition of Heritage Days in Paris, the Cernuschi Museum invites you to embark on a quest to uncover its most fascinating treasures through a special program that you can explore below!

The 2026 Heritage Days program at the Cernuschi Museum in Paris

• Guided tour

  As part of the European Heritage Days celebrating “the heritage of photography,” the Cernuschi Museum invites you to explore its story through guided tours enriched with archival photographs. From the townhouse conceived by Henri Cernuschi to his return from Asia in 1873, to today’s museum, which houses an exceptional collection from China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam, this route traces the history of this unique site.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Free, with registration

  Participation requirements: Advance booking required | Free of charge - https://framaforms.org/inscription-visite-guidee-journees-europeennes-du-patrimoine-1783673000

  Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–11:00, 11:30–12:30, 14:30–15:30, 16:00–17:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00–11:00, 11:30–12:30, 14:30–15:30, 16:00–17:00