The Moulin Rouge at the Musée d'Orsay: relive the Paris of 1900 during this festive and artistic weekend

Music, dance and painting: all the elements come together at the Musée d'Orsay to create a memorable weekend! On May 24 and 25 2025, the Moulin Rouge takes over the famous Parisian museum, to the delight of visitors. A weekend full of surprises and performances awaits curious visitors and party-goers alike.

During this joyous May weekend, visitors to the Musée d'Orsay may be surprised to see rhinestones, sequins and frou-frou between two aisles. Throughout the two days, the Moulin Rouge presents a Grande Revue Paris 1900. Echoing this unique artistic period, and the famous cabaret artists of the time, the Moulin Rouge dancers blend past and present through special performances, and a parade that allows us to admire the costumes of the Parisian cabaret.

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The Moulin Rouge artists bring to life the works of Toulouse-Lautrec, who portrayed the great cabaret artists of his day. The event also pays tribute to singers and dancers such as La Goulue, Jane Avril and Valentin Le Désossé... All the while showcasing the work and talent of the Moulin Rouge's current artists and craftsmen.

In the evening, the artists of the Moulin Rouge meet us in the Nave of the museum, for an unusual show. The dancers put on a show amidst the statues, performing the frenzied French Cancan for which the Parisian cabaret is famous.

Discover the detailed program of the weekend:

DAYTIME

• In the Salle des fêtes
  Throughout the weekend, the Moulin Rouge's artisans will be showcasing their unique skills through exceptional pieces. Costumiers, Plumasiers, Bottiers and Brodeurs will be on hand to share their expertise with the public.
  Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 2 pm to 5:30 pm and Sunday, May 25, 2025 from 1 pm to 5:30 pm
  Free during the day on presentation of a museum admission ticket.
  
  
• In the auditorium
  Professionals and experts will speak at exclusive conferences combining history, art and dance.
  On Saturday at 3:30pm, a talk on the revolutionary dance of the French Cancan, a true symbol of women's emancipation in the 19th century.
  On Sunday at 3:30 pm, a look back at 135 years of Moulin Rouge history, whose fame has spanned eras and borders.
  Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 3:30 pm
  Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 3:30 pm
  Free during the day on presentation of a museum admission ticket.
  
  
• In the nave
  During these two days, the museum nave will come alive with an exceptional parade by Moulin Rouge artists. From costumes straight out of the famous cabaret's archives to iconic costumes from its current show, Féerie, the Moulin Rouge offers visitors a privileged́ and unforgettable moment.
  Saturday, May 24, 2025 and Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:30pm and 4:30pm
  Free during the day on presentation of a museum admission ticket.

IN THE EVENING

• In the Salle des fêtes
  The Moulin Rouge's artisans will be showcasing their unique skills through exceptional pieces. Costumiers, Plumasiers, Bottiers and Brodeurs meet the public for a moment of exchange about their careers and their craft.
  
  
• In the nave
  The Moulin Rouge artists invite themselves to the museum for an exceptional evening! After a parade of dazzling costumes, the famous French Cancan will awaken the sculptures in the museum's great nave. To complete the evening, theexhibition will be open to the public, who will be able to visit it under privileged conditions after the show.
  Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 7pm
  From €5 to €28

These celebrations and events are organized as part of the L'art est dans la rue exhibition, which honors the work of artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Mucha, Pierre Bonnard and many others.

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