Gustave Moreau Museum, Art museum in 9th arrondissement of Paris, France
The Gustave Moreau Museum is an art museum housed in the former residence of painter Gustave Moreau in Paris, displaying over 1200 paintings and 4800 drawings across three floors. The building preserves his workspace and personal collection exactly as he left it.
Painter Gustave Moreau converted his own home into a museum and studio space in 1895 to preserve his artistic legacy. This transformation turned his residence into a place where visitors can understand his creative process.
The collection explores mythological subjects through paintings, watercolors, and drawings that show how Moreau saw ancient stories and dream worlds. His works reveal a personal interpretation of classical tales filtered through imagination and color.
The museum is open daily except Tuesdays and allows visitors to explore the collection spread across three floors at their own pace. The easiest way to reach it is by taking the metro to the 9th arrondissement.
Artworks are displayed in cabinets with rotating shutters that allow close examination of drawings and sketches from different angles. This storage method was specifically designed to protect delicate pieces while enabling intimate viewing.
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