Musée Maillol

About the museum

The Musée Maillol occupies buildings erected from the mid-18th century onward in the Faubourg Saint-Germain, just behind the Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons. This monumental fountain was created by Edmé Bouchardon between 1739 and 1745 and has been a listed historic monument since 1862. After the Revolution, the buildings of the neighboring convent were converted into apartments; the poet Alfred de Musset lived here, and the former studio of the painter Paul Baudry now houses life-size sculptures by Maillol.

In 1951, the Prévert brothers opened a cabaret here, La Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons, where many artists launched their careers. Dina Vierny, a model and collaborator of Aristide Maillol, bought an apartment in 1955 and gradually acquired the entire building. After fifteen years of work, the museum opened in January 1995 in the presence of President François Mitterrand.

The museum is run by the Fondation Dina Vierny – Musée Maillol, a foundation recognized as being in the public interest. The permanent collection, on the third floor, brings together sculptures, paintings, drawings, tapestries and terracotta works by Maillol, as well as 20th-century art assembled by Dina Vierny. The museum also presents two temporary exhibitions a year devoted to modern and contemporary art.

Highlights

• The largest collection of works by Aristide Maillol
• Life-size sculptures in Baudry’s former studio
• Façade with Bouchardon’s Fontaine des Quatre-Saisons
• Former Prévert cabaret and its vaulted cellars
• Late opening on Thursdays until 22:00

Permanent exhibition

• Collection permanente d'Aristide Maillol – Early paintings and carved wood, tapestries, statuettes, large sculptures and drawings covering the artist’s entire career, on the third floor of the museum.

Founded

1995

Operated by

Fondation Dina Vierny – Musée Maillol

Admission & discounts

A single ticket gives access to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Booking a time slot online is recommended, even for Friends of the museum and visitors eligible for free admission; tickets are also sold on site while places are available. Each ticket is valid for one entry only, and leaving the museum is final. Checks are no longer accepted.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility, with a lift to the upper floors. The entrance is at 59 rue de Grenelle, through the green carriage door; ring the intercom marked “Gardien-sécurité”. Wheelchairs are available at the ticket office against an ID. Only guide dogs for the blind and assistance animals are admitted.

Kids & families

• Stroller-friendly: not available

Free admission for children under 6. Strollers are not permitted in the galleries and must be left at the cloakroom; a front baby carrier is recommended.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant: not available
• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers

The museum restaurant is currently closed; the Café des Frères Prévert, in the vaulted cellars, is currently used for private events. Specialized bookshop for modern and contemporary art and a shop at the entrance. Free cloakroom with lockers and hangers for helmets, umbrellas, strollers and baby carriers on the back; suitcases and bulky items are not accepted.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 250 guests.

Café des Frères Prévert (30 guests for dinner, 70 for cocktails), the Aristide Maillol rooms (50 guests) and the inner courtyard (up to 250 guests). Exclusive hire from 19:30, private visits in the morning or evening.

Plan your visit