Musée Hébert

Musée Hébert is an art museum occupying an 18th-century townhouse at 85 rue du Cherche-Midi in Paris's 6th district. The building holds the collections and personal materials of academic painter Ernest Hebert, who made it his home and studio.

The townhouse was built in 1743 for the Count of Montmorency and later became the residence of academic painter Ernest Hebert. Hebert occupied the building until his death in 1908, transforming it into his personal center for artistic creation and collection building.

The museum displays portraits of notable figures from Hebert's era, including literary critic Jules Lemaitre and prominent Parisian society women. These works offer insight into how the artist captured the refined world of late 19th-century Paris and the people who shaped it.

The museum is located on rue du Cherche-Midi, a well-connected street in the heart of Paris's Left Bank with easy access to nearby attractions. It is advisable to check opening information in advance, as the site has undergone extended closures for major structural restoration work.

The interior spaces maintain their original 18th-century layout, with authentic architectural details and decorative elements that have remained largely untouched. This allows visitors to experience what it was actually like to live and work within a private artist's residence from that era.

Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris

Inception: 1984

Official opening: 1978

Operator: Établissement Public du Musée d’Orsay

Part of: Établissement public du musée d'Orsay et du musée de l'Orangerie

Opening Hours: off

Phone: +33142222382

Website: https://musee-orsay.fr/fr/info/musee-hebert.html

GPS coordinates: 48.84736,2.32264

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:55