Museum of Decorative Arts, furniture, jewelry, fashion, advertising, unique pieces

The Musée des Arts décoratifs, following a major reorganization in 1996 and 1999, now brings together a collection of four complementary museums: the Musée des Arts décoratifs (the flagship museum), the former Musée de la Mode et du Textile (Museum of Fashion and Textiles), the former Musée de la Publicité (Museum of Advertising), and the Musée Nissim de Camondo. To add to the complexity, it occupies three distinct sites in Paris:

107 rue de Rivoli, 75001, located in a wing of the Louvre and housing, at this address, the following departments: the main Musée des Arts décoratifs, the Library, the Ateliers du Carrousel, the museum’s Documentation Center, the Photothèque, 107Rivoli, the shop, Loulou, and the restaurant
63, rue de Monceau, 75008 Paris: Musée Nissim de Camondo, Ateliers du Carrousel, Le Camondo, and the restaurant
266, boulevard Raspail, 75014 Paris: École Camondo and the Ateliers du Carrousel.

The Musée des Arts décoratifs, 107 rue de Rivoli
Housed in a wing of the Louvre, the Musée des Arts décoratifs offers visitors a journey through the art of living, from the Middle Ages to the present day.

The collections of the Musée des Arts décoratifs today constitute one of the most important in the world in the field of decorative arts. They are divided into five chronological departments (Medieval/Renaissance, 17th/18th centuries, 19th century, Art Nouveau/Art Deco, Modern/Contemporary) and seven thematic departments (graphic arts, jewelry, toys, wallpapers, glass, fashion and textiles, advertising and graphic design).

Here, visitors can discover a 15th-century bedroom, admire creations from renowned porcelain manufactories (Sèvres, Saint-Cloud…), and witness the birth and flourishing of Art Nouveau, with its flowing curves and floral motifs.

“The Wild History of Design,” a 2,100 m² space inaugurated in October 2018, is entirely dedicated to design worldwide. Among the celebrated figures featured are Philippe Starck, Jean Dubuffet, Jean Prouvé, Shiro Kuramata, the Castiglioni brothers, and many others.

Since its inception, most of the Musée des Arts décoratifs’ collections have been built through donations and bequests: Peyre, Guérin, Perrin, Maciet, Gould… for furniture and cabinetmaking donations; Doisteau, Grandjean, Maciet… for goldsmithing donations; Fitzhenry, Maciet, Metman… for ceramic donations; some 700 19th-century jewels from the Vever collection; the Doisetau cane collection; and the David David-Weill collection of Chinese cloisonné enamels.

Please note: the rich collections of the Fashion and Textile departments as well as Advertising and Graphic Design are only accessible during temporary exhibitions. The Nef, the museum’s central hall with its sumptuous decor, hosts these exhibitions.

Fashion and Textile Department (integrated into the Musée des Arts décoratifs)

The Musée de la Mode et du Textile was established in 1986 following the merger of the Textile department of the Arts décoratifs (1,500 garments from the 16th to the 20th century) and the collections of the Union française des arts du costume (9,000 complete outfits and over 30,000 pieces and accessories).

Renamed Musée de la Mode et du Textile in 1997 and then integrated into the Musée des Arts décoratifs as one of its key departments, it now houses over 152,800 works, including costumes, accessories, and textiles spanning from the 3rd century to the present day. It features some of the greatest names in fashion, from Paul Poiret to Popy Moreni, from Madeleine Vionnet to Christian Lacroix, and from Christian Dior to Yves Saint Laurent.

With over 1,500 m² dedicated to fashion and textiles, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs boasts the largest exhibition space in the world devoted to this field: on average, two exhibitions are presented there each year.
Department of Advertising (integrated into the Musée des Arts Décoratifs since 1999) In addition to its exceptional poster collection (50,000 vintage posters from the late 18th century to World War II, and 50,000 contemporary posters from 1950 to the present day), the museum’s collections have expanded to include advertising films (over 20,000 French and international films from the 1930s to today), press ads (over 30,000), radio commercials, and promotional objects. The museum also features a public media library where visitors can explore treasures in this field.
Bibliothèque 107 Rivoli Founded in 1864, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs’ library houses collections of printed books, exhibition and auction catalogues, and periodicals in the fields of decorative arts and art, as well as the renowned Maciet collection, comprising thousands of original engravings and photographs. These collections, which have continued to grow over the years, now total 200,000 printed volumes. The library also holds institutional and private archives.

You won’t leave without visiting the 107 Rivoli bookshop-boutique, where a selection of exclusive design objects is available for purchase.
The 107 Rivoli Boutique at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs Naturally, all specialties in the decorative arts are highlighted and available for purchase. It showcases the heritage craftsmanship of the “small great houses,” particularly French ones, as well as ornamental tradition. The boutique is also complemented by an online store offering sections such as Exhibitions (posters, etc.), Bookshop, Stationery, Tableware, Decoration, Fashion, Accessories, and Youth.

Musée Nissim de Camondo located at 63, rue de Monceau – 75008 Paris The Musée Nissim de Camondo presents French furniture and objets d’art from the second half of the 18th century. A private mansion located at 63, rue de Monceau – 75008 Paris – Métro Villiers-Monceau – Tel.: +33 1 53 89 06 50 or +33 6 40 (voicemail). Open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as December 25, January 1, and May 1 each year.

The Ateliers du Carrousel Since 1953, the Ateliers du Carrousel have welcomed over 1,800 students of all ages annually across 112 art courses: drawing, painting, sculpture, comics, models, fashion. These workshops are spread across the three sites of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs.

École Camondo, 266, boulevard Raspail, 75014 Paris A private higher education institution founded in 1944 and recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, École Camondo is one of the components of the École des Arts Décoratifs. It trains interior architecture and design professionals over a five-year program. Notable alumni include renowned architects and designers such as Pierre Paulin, Philippe Starck, and Jean-Michel Wilmotte. The school also offers a preparatory course for entrance exams to public and private art, applied arts, and architecture schools.