Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD Paris): discover the collections

Are you ready to awaken your curiosity? Nuit des Musées will once again invade the cultural institutions of Paris and the Île-de-France region on Saturday, May 18, 2024! Thisfree event, a must for art lovers and the curious, opens the doors of museums to visitors as soon as night falls, revealing their most precious treasures and best-kept secrets. A magical evening where the boundaries between past and present become blurred, and art comes to life before your very eyes in a festive and exhilarating atmosphere.

The MAD Paris - Musée des Arts Décoratifs is a cultural jewel of French heritage. Founded in 1864, its mission is to promote the excellence of French art de vivre through an exceptional collection of furniture, jewelry, ceramics, textiles and many other objets d'art. Housed in the Marsan wing of the Palais du Louvre, the museum is a journey through time, revealing the evolution of tastes and styles from medieval times to the present day.

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The MAD is also the scene of numerous temporary exhibitions, each more creative than the last. Couture, graphic design, pop culture - the fun and sometimes offbeat collections seduce even the most culture-averse! So, what's in store for you this Saturday, May 18, 2024?

The Nuit des Musées 2024 program at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris :

• Come and see our permanent collections again and again!
  Saturday, May 18, 6:00 p.m.
  

  In the modern and contemporary collections: exceptional opening of the "Parcours mode, bijoux, design" - Talking points with the museum's lecturers.
  A selection of haute couture and ready-to-wear pieces, as well as jewelry and costume jewelry, await you in the permanent galleries dedicated to 20th and 21st century design. 30 fashion silhouettes and 100 pieces of jewelry from prestigious designers and houses such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Christian Dior, Lanvin and Balmain, interact with the great names of design such as Ettore Sottsass, Ron Arad, Philippe Starck and the Campana brothers. This thematic presentation is spread over the five floors of the Pavillon de Marsan, offering breathtaking views of the Tuileries Gardens and Rue de Rivoli.