Located in the Saint-Germain-des-Près district, on the famous Place Furstemberg, the Musée National Eugène Delacroix pays tribute to the Romantic painter of the same name. On display are numerous paintings, prints, drawings, etchings and even frescoes by the artist.
Throughout the year, the Musée Delacroix welcomes thousands of visitors, organizes exhibitions and takes part in major cultural events such as the Nuit des Musées and the Journées du Patrimoine. However, this Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Musée Delacroix must keep its doors closed.
Due to the social movement taking place in France on September 18, the museum is forced to remain closed. No visitors will be admitted on this day.
This exceptional closure is not unique: in Paris and the Île-de-France region, several museums and monuments will also remain closed on September 18, 2025. The cause: a nationwide call for strike action, and demonstrations that are disrupting the country's normal operations.
The unions have organized a day of mobilization, to protest against the policies of Emmanuel Macron and the French government. Many sectors are massively following this strike, and major disruptions are expected in trains and public transport, schools, hospitals and care centers, civil service services, shops... Follow theday's news on Sortiraparis.com.
Dates and Opening Time
On September 18, 2025
Location
Musée national Eugène Delacroix
6 Rue de Furstenberg
75006 Paris 6
Access
Metro line 10 "Mabillon" station
