Musée Bourdelle

Musée Bourdelle is an art and artist studio museum in Paris, housed within the former living and working spaces of the sculptor. The rooms display sculptures, paintings, and graphic works arranged across multiple exhibition areas, including the original studio with its north-facing windows designed to provide consistent natural light.

Sculptor Antoine Bourdelle used this location as his studio for over four decades before it was transformed into a museum following his departure. The conversion preserved the original structure and function of the space to honor his artistic legacy.

The museum presents an extensive collection of plaster casts, bronze works, and marble sculptures that demonstrate the evolution of French sculptural techniques.

The museum is located in a residential neighborhood and is accessible by public transportation, with several metro stations nearby. Visitors should note that the spaces were originally designed as a studio, so narrow staircases and varying floor levels characterize the layout.

The workbench and craft tools belonged to the artist's father and offer insight into the craftsmanship traditions that shaped his artistic development. These personal objects remain in their original state and reveal the connection between family heritage and artistic creation.

Location: Quartier Necker

Inception: 1949

Official opening: 1949

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Ville de Paris

Part of: Paris Musées

Address: 18, rue Antoine Bourdelle

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +33149547373

Website: https://bourdelle.paris.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.84306,2.31833

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24