Are you sure you know all the museums in Paris? Even the most confidential ones? In central Paris, in the 3rd arrondissement, lies the Musée Cognacq-Jay. This lovely museum is exceptionally opening its doors until 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, for the 19th Nuit des Musées.
This former Marais townhouse , now a museum, houses the collections ofErnest Cognacq and Marie-Louise Jay, two great lovers of the arts. During his lifetime, the founder of the Samaritaine bought numerous 18th-century European works. Paintings, sculptures, precious objects, drawings, porcelain, everyday objects from the Age of Enlightenment... Ernest Cognacq had an eye and a taste for exceptional works of art, which can now be admired at leisure in his museum. Discover paintings by Rembrandt, Watteau, Fragonard, François Boucher, Canaletto, Houdon...
During this Nuit des Musées, you're invited to stroll among these inescapable works, and to take advantage of the original activities organized for this special night.
Aucun événement annoncé à ce jour, le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.
For Nuit des Musées, the art venue is open free of charge, butregistration is compulsory. A great museum, with a great program: let's go for it without thinking, and take advantage of this 19th edition of the Nuit des Musées to discover all these treasures!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 13, 2023
From 12:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location
Musée Cognacq-Jay
8, rue Elzévir
75003 Paris 3
Access
Metro line 1 "Saint-Paul" station
Prices
Free
Official website
www.museecognacqjay.paris.fr
