Nuit des Musées 2025: the programme of visits to the Musée national Jean-Jacques Henner

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis, Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on March 26, 2025 at 11:47 a.m.
For the Nuit des musées 2025, the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner is opening its doors to us by night, for a free visit we're sure to enjoy! Join us on Saturday, May 17 at this museum-workshop in Paris's 17th arrondissement for the 21st edition.

We're off to the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner for the Nuit des Musées, this Saturday, May 17, 2025. A wonderful free evening awaits us from 6pm to 10pm, in the permanent collections and temporary exhibition of the moment at this museum in the 17th arrondissement of Paris.

A French painter of the 19th century, Jean-Jacques Henner left behind a large body of work. He is best known for his portraits and landscapes, painted during an extensive trip to Italy after winning the Prix de Rome. Particularly noteworthy are his female nudes and his disturbing realist style.

The Musée Jean-Jacques Henner was once a private mansion and studio particularly popular with Parisian artists. This historic cocoon houses over 2,200 works recounting the life of this artist.

The program for this Nuit des Musées at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner:

  • Free admission to the museum - Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 6pm to 10pm
    On the occasion of European Museum Night, the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner opens its doors to you free of charge from 6pm to 10pm (last admission at 9:30pm)!Discover the permanent collections and the "Henner intime" exhibition. Reservations recommended.

Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.

Take advantage of this evening to take a tour of the museum's permanent collections, which feature hundreds of paintings, sculptures, objects and furniture, spread over three floors. Discover the life and career of this multi-talented 19th-century artist.

It's an exciting evening to be enjoyed on May 18!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On May 17, 2025
From 06:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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

    Location

    43, avenue de Villiers
    75017 Paris 17

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    Access
    Metro: Malesherbes (line 3), Monceau (line 2) Bus: 30, 31, 94

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    musee-henner.fr

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