Musée du Luxembourg

The Musée du Luxembourg opened in 1750 and in 1818 it became the country’s first museum dedicated to the work of living artists. It has been a major exhibition venue since its permanent collection was redistributed among other major French institutions during the 20th century. Today, a program of two shows a year is run by the Rmn-GP, the cultural body that oversees the Grand Palais. Exhibitions range across historical periods with a particular emphasis on 20th-century modernity, photography and female artists. Close to the palace and the famous Luxembourg gardens, the museum enjoys an exceptional setting between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter.