The Jean-Jacques Henner Museum at night: discover the collections on the second Thursday evening of the month

Between daily obligations and the hectic pace of the week, finding time to escape to a museum can be tricky. Fortunately, the Musée national Jean-Jacques Henner offers a nocturne every second Thursday of the month, providing a privileged atmosphere in which to discover its collections in a more hushed and intimate setting.

Housed in a late-19ᵉ century mansion in the XVIIᵉ arrondissement (former home and studio of painter Guillaume Dubufe), the museum was inaugurated in 1924 thanks to donations from Marie Henner, widow of the artist's nephew. On display is a collection of around 300 works, as well as furniture, objects and documents tracing Jean-Jacques Henner's career - from his romantic portraits to his landscapes, including intimate sketches and his original studio spread over several levels.

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Visit the collections by night on the second Thursday evening of each month, except July and August, until 9pm, with last admission at 8:30pm. Admission is €8 full price, with a reduced rate of €6, and free for children under 26. To avoid unpleasant surprises on arrival, the museum recommends reserving your paid admission slot in advance, to guarantee your place.

Current events at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner

For Music Day 2026, this intimate museum is hosting a run of free concerts in Paris.
The Henner Museum participates in the new Music Day! Join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026 to experience a lineup of classical concerts, to be enjoyed inside the renowned Parisian museum. [Read more]

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Spring Drawing Festival 2026: Evening dance and drawing events at the Henner and Moreau Museums
For the upcoming edition of the Printemps du Dessin, the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum and the Gustave Moreau Museum will host evening events titled "Dance, Drawing, and Music" on March 19, April 17, and May 28, 2026. [Read more]

Salomé Exhibition: Henner and Moreau Confront the Myth — An Artistic Dialogue at the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum
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