Fondation Arp
Home-studio of Jean Arp and Sophie Taeuber-Arp in Clamart, open to visitors with a guide from Friday to Sunday.
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About the museum
The Fondation Arp was founded in 1978 at the initiative of Marguerite Arp-Hagenbach, Jean Arp’s second wife; Jean Arp himself had conceived the project. It was recognised as being of public utility by decree in 1979.
In 1929, Jean Arp and Sophie Taeuber settled on the edge of the Meudon forest, in a home-studio that Sophie Taeuber had designed. Today the foundation holds an exceptional collection there, along with archives and a documentary, photographic and bibliographic collection. It is also a research centre and an authentication body for the work of both artists.
The foundation’s collections received the “musée de France” label by order of March 9, 2004.
Highlights
- Home-studio designed by Sophie Taeuber-Arp
- Collection of works by Jean Arp and Sophie Taeuber-Arp
- Guided tours at fixed times on weekends
- “musée de France” label since 2004
- Founded
- 1978
- Operated by
- Fondation Arp
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €7Students, holders of the Pass Yvelines Hauts-de-Seine, groups, young people aged 12 to 18 |
| Children & teens | €7free up to age 11 · Free for under-12s; reduced rate from 12 to 18. |
| Students & apprentices | €7 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €7 per personGroups of 10 to 20 people, by reservation. |
| Arts rate (students and teachers at art schools, Maison des artistes) | €4 |
| School groups (per child) | €4.50 |
| Guided talk by a member of the team (group) | €150 |
Full price from age 18. Free entry for members of the Amis de Sophie Taeuber et Jean Arp, ICOM members and job seekers. An outside speaker pays a speaking fee of €50.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
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Free for under-12s.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Meudon Val-Fleury (RER C)
RER C (towards Versailles Rive Gauche or Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines), Meudon Val-Fleury station, then a 5 to 10 minute walk along a signposted route. Bus 169: stop Rue de Belgique or Val-Fleury RER. Bus 191: stop Val-Fleury RER.
By car
The museum recommends parking from Rue de Rushmoor rather than in front of the foundation.
Enter into your GPS: 21 rue des Châtaigniers, Clamart.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Workshop visits with a sensory approach for nursery and primary classes (teaching pack downloadable from the website). |
