The Night of Museums, this European-wide annual event, is back. For one night, museums open their doors free of charge, offering a privileged chance to discover culture. This year the gathering is set for May 23, 2026. Among the Paris venues taking part, the Giacometti Institute promises memorable discoveries.
TheInstitut Giacometti in Paris is a cultural gem, nestled in the heart of the 14th arrondissement, dedicated to the work of one of the 20th century's most influential sculptors and painters, Alberto Giacometti. Housed in a former artists' studio, it offers an intimate dive into the world of the Swiss artist, renowned for his slender, expressive sculptures. Opened in 2018, the Institut Giacometti is a tribute to the richness and complexity of his work, offering visitors a rare opportunity to explore his unparalleled creativity.
The Institute's permanent collection highlights the many facets of Giacometti's art, from his famous sculptures to his lesser-known drawings, sketches and paintings. The staging of the works in this intimate setting makes for an immersive experience, where you can almost feel the artist's presence. In addition to the permanent collection, the Institut regularly organizes temporary exhibitions, lectures and workshops, providing a deeper understanding of Giacometti's work and its impact on modern art.
The choice of this venue is no accident. Nestled in a neighborhood that has long attracted many artists over the 20th century, the Giacometti Institute sits within a rich, vibrant artistic tradition. The former studio, carefully renovated to house the institute, preserves the spirit and atmosphere that inspired Giacometti throughout his career. It is in this space that the artist created some of his most emblematic works, and today it stands as a place of memory and creation, inviting reflection and discovery.
The Giacometti Institute visit is a belle découverte à faire for art lovers and anyone looking to immerse themselves in the world of an artist who shaped the course of art history. With a varied program and collections spanning a broad range of his work, the Institute offers a unique glimpse into Giacometti's limitless creativity.
Free, while seats last (30-minute sessions)
📍At Giacometti Lab: 9 rue Victor Schoelcher, 75014 Paris
On the occasion of Museums Night, the Giacometti Institute invites makeup artist Harold Lévy, specializing in special effects for a public-friendly workshop on movie-grade effects. You’ll create fake skin, scars, and other injuries—like you’d see on a film set!
The workshop runs in pairs (one makeup artist and one model) and lasts 30 minutes. Please check in at the Giacometti Lab 20 minutes before the session starts. Walk-ins only and subject to availability.
Huma Bhabha drew inspiration from fantasy and horror film effects for her early sculptures. That taste can still be seen in the slightly monstrous look and composite, transformative quality of some of her works, now on view at the Giacometti Institute.
Workshop times:
18:00–18:30
18:30–19:00
19:00–19:30
19:45–20:15
20:15–20:45
21:00–21:30
* 21:30–22:00
Please check in at the Giacometti Lab 20 minutes before your session.
By Harold Lévy, makeup artist specializing in special effects
With the participation of Esprit Composite, expert in molding materials
Nighttime tour of the exhibition "Huma Bhabha/ Alberto Giacometti. Unravel, strand by strand, the hair of an idol before your joints come loose…"
An opportunity to visit the show in the company of the curator, Emilie Bouvard. During your self-guided tour, you’ll be able to speak with her.
The exhibition brings the works of Alberto Giacometti into dialogue with the contemporary artist Huma Bhabha, revealing their shared pursuit of a representation that captures the tension between the force and fragility of the human figure.
As part of this nocturnal visit to the Institut Giacometti, you can also rediscover by night the private townhouse of artist-designer Paul Follot—a genuine Art Deco–Art Nouveau jewel whose interiors have been preserved, restored and reimagined.
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Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
Location
Giacometti Institute
5 Rue Victor Schoelcher
75014 Paris 14
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.fondation-giacometti.fr
