Musée du Louvre

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World-renowned national museum housed in the historic Louvre Palace, with vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century European art; famous for works such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.

Musée du Louvre, Rue de Valois, Quartier du Palais Royal, Paris 1er Arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 75001, France
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ArtLecture~10 events/monthEUR 12–40

Upcoming Events (14)

Free

L’eau primordiale – Leçons de Mésopotamie

Wed, 27 May 2026at14:30

A Louvre Auditorium lecture exploring Mesopotamian civilization through the theme of water. Scholars examine irrigation, city life and myth to reveal how water shaped early society, politics, and culture. A formal, museum-style talk that brings ancient Mesopotamia to life.

Free

Sonnets de Michel-Ange

Wed, 27 May 2026at22:00

An in-depth Louvre Auditorium lecture examining Michelangelo's sonnets and their role in Renaissance poetry. Explore the poet’s verse, its historical context, and how these intimate poems illuminate Michelangelo's broader artistic world beyond sculpture. Free with museum admission or ticket.

Concerts classiques

Sat, 30 May 2026at14:30

Experience classical music at the Louvre as concerts classiques fill its grand galleries. An elegant indoor program highlights timeless masterpieces set in the museum’s legendary spaces, offering a refined, music-filled afternoon in Paris.

Free

Indefinito

Sat, 30 May 2026at22:00

An evening lecture at the Louvre's Auditorium titled Indefinito. This history-focused talk invites attendees to explore themes surrounding the exhibit and its significance, in a formal setting inside one of Paris's premier museums. Free or ticket-included; 8:00 PM on May 30, 2026.

Free

Scénographier une exposition: Michel-Ange et Rodin

Thu, 4 Jun 2026at14:30

An expert Louvre Auditorium lecture on scenographing an exhibition about Michel-Ange and Rodin, exploring display design, visitor experience, and curatorial storytelling in a world-class museum setting.

Free

Rodin et Michel-Ange, le chant des statues

Fri, 5 Jun 2026at21:00

A Louvre Auditorium lecture exploring the dialogue between Rodin and Michelangelo, tracing how statue-making from antiquity to modern expression shapes their works. The evening invites visitors to compare style, material, and myth in one of the world’s great sculpture collections, with expert context from museum curators.

Free

Trois regards sur un artiste

Wed, 10 Jun 2026at21:00

An evening lecture at the Louvre's Auditorium titled 'Trois regards sur un artiste' presenting three perspectives on a single artist. Scholars examine the artist's oeuvre from different angles, blending art-history insight with the museum setting in a formal, engaging program.

Free

Biggeh (Égypte). Renaissance d'un trésor oublié

Thu, 11 Jun 2026at14:30

At the Louvre Auditorium, this lecture examines the Renaissance of a forgotten Egyptian treasure, tracing its journey from antiquity to modern rediscovery. A scholarly, accessible exploration of Egyptology, museum history, and the artifact's tale.

Free

ORLAN 2

Fri, 12 Jun 2026at21:00

A Louvre lecture in the Auditorium offering insights into ORLAN's provocative body-art and its place in contemporary art history. The talk, hosted at Musée du Louvre, invites reflection on artistic identity, gender, and the boundaries of art.

Mythe du sculpteur / Sculpteur mythique

Tue, 16 Jun 2026at14:30

Join a Louvre lecture in the Auditorium as it explores the myth of the sculptor. The talk blends art history with myth to reveal how sculptors have been imagined and depicted, offering a thoughtful, museum-atmosphere deep-dive into sculpture and imagination at Paris' iconic museum.

Free

Le Mariage de Maria Braun

Wed, 17 Jun 2026at22:00

Attend a thought‑provoking lecture at the Louvre’s Auditorium exploring Le Mariage de Maria Braun. The talk places Fassbinder’s film in postwar German cinema, offering historical context and cinematic analysis within Paris’s premier museum.

Free

Concert d'ouverture des Étés du Louvre

Sat, 20 Jun 2026at22:00

Opening concert of the Étés du Louvre festival at the Louvre Auditorium. A refined classical program in the iconic museum setting, blending intimate acoustics with Paris’s summer cultural mood.

Le Studio : PLACE AU DESSIN !

Mon, 31 Aug 2026atAll day

Join Le Studio: Place au Dessin at the Louvre for a hands-on drawing studio led by museum educators. Draw from masterworks and practice techniques in a studio setting inside the galleries, blending creativity with Louvre ambiance.

Free

ORLAN 3

Fri, 25 Sept 2026at21:00

An evening lecture at the Louvre's Auditorium exploring ORLAN's provocative body of work. This formal, intellectual talk situates ORLAN within contemporary art and gender discourse, offering insights inside the Musée du Louvre.