Due to the Paris heatwave, the Paris heatwave, the Gustave Moreau Museum announces its exceptional closure this Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Located in the 9th arrondissement, not far from Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, this museum-workshop dedicated to the symbolist painter is adjusting its reception in light of the extreme heat affecting the capital. The Elysée Moon show scheduled for June 26 is also postponed, with participants to be contacted directly by email.
When temperatures rise, Paris’s cultural spaces sometimes have to contend with historic buildings that aren’t well suited to sweltering heat. Take the Musée Gustave Moreau, the artist’s former house and studio, famed for its grand spiral staircase and rooms packed with paintings, drawings and mementos. A standout hub of artistic Paris, it’s also a heritage site where the heat can quickly become burdensome for visitors and staff alike.
The closure thus affects only the day of Wednesday, June 24, 2026, but could continue if the red heat alert is extended. Before planning a visit, we advise checking the official site of the Musée Gustave Moreau, as practical information may evolve depending on the weather and the conditions for visitor access.
Another consequence: the appreciated “singing tour” with Elysée Moon, slated for Friday, June 26, 2026, has been postponed. The program was designed to mix art, operatic voices, and a guided tour through the museum’s distinctive atmosphere. Registered participants will be contacted directly by email with the rescheduling details.
The Musée Moreau isn’t the only cultural venue affected by the heatwave. Several museums, monuments and sites across Île-de-France are adjusting their hours, revising visitor policies, or closing temporarily. To stay updated, check out our dedicated article on the heatwave in Paris and the museums, monuments and sites that are adapting or closing in Île-de-France.
Dates and Opening Time
On June 23, 2026
Location
Gustave Moreau Museum
14, rue de la Rochefoucauld
75009 Paris 9
Access
Metro 12: Trinité or Saint-Georges station
Official website
musee-moreau.fr
