Family plan: a weekend of free activities at the Musée d'Art Moderne, October 12 and 13

Published by Margot de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on October 3, 2024 at 11:02 a.m.
This weekend, October 12 and 13, 2024, families (with children) can enjoy a whole host of activities, entertainment and free guided tours at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris, this Saturday and Sunday.

As part of the free family weekends organized by Paris Musées, on Saturday October 12 and Sunday October 13, 2024 admission to the Musée d'Art Moderne is not only free for the whole family, but there's a whole program in store for young and old alike during this culturally-focused weekend.

On the program? Storytelling tours, creative workshops to introduce you to the plastic arts, as well as a sensory guided tour of the Musée d'Art Moderne for the whole family, a kid-friendly yoga session in front of the works of art... For this family weekend at the Musée d'Art Moderne, sport dominates the program on the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It's up to you to discover how art and sport are linked within the museum!

As you can see, the weekend of October 12 and 13 is not only a great way to visit a museum with the whole family without spending a penny, but above all, it's an opportunity to discover the many fun, poetic and artistic activities that will amaze young and old alike during these two exceptional days.

Program:

Saturday, October 12

Drawing workshop around a collaborative work initiated by Olivier Beer

Bring the whole family and take part in a collaborative project initiated by artist Oliver Beer! Four works from the MAM's collections form the basis of a collection of drawings and sounds which, at the end of the project, will be reinterpreted in four films directed by the artist.

  • When? 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Who? Children aged 4 and over, accompanied by their parents
  • Free admission

Manga initiation workshop for the whole family

The workshop is an opportunity for the whole family to discover the techniques of manga drawing, learning the fundamental steps involved in creating a character, animals or fantastic creatures, as well as the composition of a panel and the lettering specific to this Japanese comic strip!

Yoga for artworks

A family Iyengar yoga session in front of Henri Matisse's La danse . Experience yoga postures in front of Henri Matisse's fresco of dance, a masterpiece of color harmony and plastic composition, which exudes rhythm and energy, inviting you to join in the dance and follow the nymphs' movements.

Sunday, October 13

Drawing workshop around a collaborative work initiated by Olivier Beer

  • When? 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Who? Children aged 4 and over, accompanied by their parents
  • Free admission

Animated tour A face for everyone

Toddlers explore the collection rooms, where they can admire a variety of modern and contemporary portraits. Each work reflects a unique feeling, highlighting the diversity of styles and approaches used by artists to represent human identity and emotions. During the visit, children complete a unique and original face as they go along.

La petite musique des histoires (tour narrated by Clotilde Lebas and Ludivine Moreno)

From one painting to the next, let yourself be carried away by the stories and songs of two mischievous storytellers. As you stroll along, you'll listen to the murmurings of an artist who paints while humming, follow in the footsteps of a lute player, and meet the daughter of an ogress...

Plastic arts workshops Focus on modern art

Young and old alike delve into the world of details by closely examining works of modern art. They then create their own masterpieces, highlighting the smallest element that makes each work unique!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From October 12, 2024 to October 13, 2024

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    11, avenue du Président Wilson
    75116 Paris 16

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    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.mam.paris.fr

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