Musée Cognacq-Jay

Luxe de Poche: the very, very chic exhibition is extended at the Musée Cognacq-Jay - our photos

Immerse yourself in 18th-century elegance with the Luxe de Poche exhibition, to be enjoyed without moderation at the Musée Cognacq-Jay! From March 29 to November 24, 2024, discover a unique collection of boxes, snuffboxes and other luxury objects that shaped the sociability rituals of the elite. Admire the work of legendary goldsmiths and let yourself be transported by the beauty and ingenuity of these art treasures!

The Musée Cognacq-Jay in Paris, a collector's museum in the heart of the Marais district

The Musée Cognacq-Jay, located in the Marais district of Paris, boasts a fine collection of 18th-century works evocative of the Age of Enlightenment, acquired between 1900 and 1927 by Ernest Cognacq. It's a free historical plunge!

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris: the little-known Musée Cognacq-Jay unveils its program

For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée Cognacq-Jay, located in the heart of Paris's 3rd arrondissement, is opening its doors to all visitors on September 21 and 22, 2024. Set out to conquer this little-known spot in the capital.

A weekend of free events at the Musée Cognacq-Jay, June 15-16, 2024

It's the cultural highlight of the second weekend of June 2024: the Musée Cognacq-Jay is offering a free weekend for families and children, with tours and a puppet show on the program!

Pastels, between line and color: Musée Cognacq-Jay presents its masterpieces in a new exhibition

From October 12, 2023 to February 11, 2024, head to the Musée Cognacq-Jay, and take advantage of the "Pastels, between line and color" exhibition, to admire some of the museum's finest masterpieces.

Nuit Blanche 2023: an interstellar installation at the Musée Cognacq-Jay

For Nuit Blanche 2023, the Musée Cognacq-Jay is offering an exceptional free nocturne on Saturday June 3. The program includes a poetic installation to be discovered in the courtyard of the Hôtel particulier, in the heart of the Marais district.

Nuit des Musées 2023 at the Musée Cognacq-Jay: a visual and acoustic nocturne to enjoy

The Musée Cognacq-Jay will be opening its doors free of charge this Saturday, May 13, 2023, as part of the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums) program, featuring 18th-century works evocative of the Age of Enlightenment, acquired between 1900 and 1927 by Ernest Cognacq.

Boilly, Chroniques Parisiennes exhibition at the Musée Cognacq-Jay

Genius painter, lover of Paris and its inhabitants, Louis-Léopold Boilly is given pride of place in the latest exhibition running from February 16 to June 26, 2022, at the Musée Cognacq-Jay.

Musées dessinés exhibition: Christelle Téa sketches the museums of Paris at the Musée Cognacq-Jay

The dresses of the Palais Galliera, the reserves of molds at the Musée Bourdelle, the architecture of the Petit Palais... Christelle Téa invites us to rediscover the capital's emblematic museums through her richly detailed, inimitably styled drawings. She invites us to the Musée Cognacq-Jay from September 9, 2021 to December 7, 2021 to admire her "Musées dessinés" free of charge.

L'Empire des sens, the erotic exhibition at Musée Cognacq-Jay - our photos

The exhibition "L'Empire des sens. From François Boucher to Jean-Baptiste Greuze" brings a touch of eroticism to the Musée Cognacq-Jay. Let yourself be seduced by the painters of the 18th century. On view from May 19 to July 18, 2021.