Would you like to visit the world's most visited museum for free? This year, the Musée du Louvre in Paris is taking part in the European Heritage Days, and intends to surprise and dazzle visitors.
As a reminder, the Journées du Patrimoine are an opportunity to push open the doors of many well-known and lesser-known cultural sites to discover an original or innovative aspect of France's heritage. From museums to major institutions, castles, churches and theaters, many establishments take part in the Journées du Patrimoine every year, in Paris and the Île-de-France region, as well as elsewhere in France.
Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris (75): schedule of visits by arrondissement
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, the capital's monuments and historic landmarks are opening their doors (often free of charge) to let us in on their secrets. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event, scheduled for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024, on the themes of "Heritage of routes, networks and connections" and "Maritime heritage". [Read more]
The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris is also an opportunity to discover places that are usually closed to the public. We've compiled a list of places that will be opening their doors to you this weekend, September 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
On Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024, the Musée du Louvre is looking forward to welcoming young and old, enthusiasts and the curious, to take a behind-the-scenes look at its art workshops during free tours (registration required, available soon online on the Musée du Louvre's official website).
An opportunity to learn more about this unique expertise, including workshops for mounting drawings, framing and gilding, decorative painting, lighting works, museum supports, installation of works, marble work, tapestry, cabinetwork and metalwork.
You may not be aware of it, but the Musée du Louvre's museum workshop department now comprises 13 workshops, with a total of around 120 people from the arts and crafts sector. They work daily to preserve and present the museum's works.
Art workshops at the Musée du Louvre
The art workshops of the Musée du Louvre will welcome you on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, 2024.
Arrive at the oratory opposite 166 rue de Rivoli no later than:
- mornings at 9:10 a.m.
- afternoons at 1:50 p.m.
No access after these times, thank you.
Participatory visits/demonstrations for each workshop will last around 35 minutes, i.e. around 3H30 of visit.
Each visitor group of 25 people will be accompanied throughout the discovery and discussion tour by 2 craft guides.
Groups 1, 2 and 3: Framing, gilding, decorative painting, drawing assembly, art installation and lighting workshops.
Groups 4, 5 and 6: Marble-making, cabinet-making, metalwork, museographic support, upholstery and decor workshops.
Behind the scenes at the Musée du Louvre
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Musée du Louvre with a tour of the working areas at the Pavillon Mollien.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Louvre Museum
musée du louvre
75001 Paris 1
Access
Metro Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre
Prices
Free
Official website
journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr
Booking
www.louvre.fr
More information
Free, online registration required 150 people per day in groups of 15 (5 groups in the morning from 8:30 to 9:30 am, 5 groups in the afternoon from 1:30 to 2:30 pm).
Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris (75): schedule of visits by arrondissement
Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: not-to-be-missed openings and special tours
