The Toile de Jouy may sound familiar, but do you really know what it is? Take advantage of the 20th Nuit des Musées to get to know this piece of Yvelines heritage. Head for the Musée de la Toile de Jouy on Saturday, May 18, 2024, for an evening of unusual discoveries.
This unusual museum reveals all the secrets of the cotton fabrics printed in Jouy-en-Josas, from 1765 to 1843, at the Oberkampf fabric factory. The museum displays printed fabrics and all the equipment used to print them, as well as the antique designs used to create the characteristic Jouy fabrics, with their red or violet motifs on an ecru or bistre background. Today, the museum houses over 10,000 objects from this period.
The museum is also worth a visit for its architecture: located in the Château de l'Eglantine, this 19th-century building has undergone a chaotic history, and today presents a great diversity of styles.
An evening of dancing at the Oberkampf home with the "Paris Qui Danse" company
As part of the European Museum Night, Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf invites the "Paris Qui Danse" company and the Viltain farm for a unique evening of dancing!
Demonstrations and introductions to 18th- and 19th-century ballroom dances
Viltain Farm: charcuterie and cheese platters for sale
Self-guided tour of the museum
Visit the museum's permanent tour
Visit the temporary exhibition "Toile Tales"
Stroll through the Oberkampf boutique
You don't have to be a big museum to offer exciting events for visitors! The proof: during this Nuit des Musées, we're sure you'll spend a magical evening at the Musée de la Toile de Jouy. Shall we take bets?
Dates and Opening Time
On May 18th, 2024
Location
Musée de la Toile de Jouy
54 Rue Charles de Gaulle
78350 Jouy en Josas
Prices
Free
Official website
www.museedelatoiledejouy.fr
