ZEUS, the iconic metal horse from the Olympics, on display for free at the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Paris

Zeus, the mechanical horse from the Olympic Games that captured everyone's hearts, has now arrived at the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris. The towering steel colossus is open to the public free of charge from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2027.

Missing the Paris Olympics? Here's a little dose of art and nostalgia to brighten your day... Zeus, the famous mechanical horse that stole the show during the Olympic opening ceremony, is making a comeback in the city. This winter, Zeus will be installed on the forecourt of the Museum of Arts and Crafts, where visitors can view it freely and at no cost from December 17, 2025, to January 10, 2027.

The horse that rode up the Seine during the Olympic Games opening ceremony is continuing its tour of France. After stops at the Palace of Versailles, Nantes, Mont-Saint-Michel, Marseille, and Strasbourg, the metal equine is returning to Paris for a unique exhibition at the Musée des Arts et Métiers.

Zeus takes center stage on the museum's forecourt, right in front of passersby and visitors alike. Every five minutes, the horse springs into action with a brief, minute-long canter that seems to bring it to life. But that's not all! The Parisian museum is hosting an exhibition dedicated to this extraordinary horse, focusing especially on its creation and the craftsmen who brought it to life.

The result of a year's work, the metal horse, icon of the Games, continues to captivate crowds with its grandeur and aura, embodying both the Olympic spirit and artistic innovation. Zeus is an emblematic figure of these Paris Games and a symbol of French technical mastery and expertise.

Want to see this modern-day titan up close? Head to the museumfrom December 17, 2025, for a memorable encounter with Zeus, the metal horse that conquered the world.

Zeus, a masterpiece by artisans: the exhibition on the Olympic horse at the Museum of Arts and Crafts
Zeus, the striking metallic horse that surged across the Seine during the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, now takes center stage in an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Crafts. The display runs from December 17, 2025, to March 29, 2026. [Read more]