Musée Bourdelle, Art museum and studio in Montparnasse district, Paris, France
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.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
