Musée national Eugène-Delacroix Museum

Small museum in Delacroix's former Parisian studio-home

In Paris's Saint‑Germain quarter, the Musée national Eugène‑Delacroix occupies the painter's last studio and apartment, exhibiting Delacroix sketches, paintings and related documents.

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Musée national Eugène-Delacroix at a Glance#

Address: 6 Rue de Fürstenberg, 75006 Paris, France

Website: https://musee-delacroix.fr/

Hours: Wed-Sun 10:30am-6pm (check site)

About Musée national Eugène-Delacroix#

The Musée national Eugène-Delacroix is a small Paris museum located in the former apartment and studio of painter Eugène Delacroix in the 6th arrondissement.

Its rooms display paintings, drawings, sketches and personal items that belonged to Delacroix and document his life and creative process.

The building preserves the studio environment and associated spaces and operates as a focused biographical museum for the artist.

The museum is situated on Rue de Furstenberg in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, close to central Paris landmarks and galleries.

  • Artist’s House Collection: Located in the artist’s Paris residence, the museum holds paintings, drawings, notebooks and objects that illuminate Eugène Delacroix’s career and working practice.

What to See#

  • Delacroix Studio and Apartment: The artist’s former studio and apartment retain original furnishings and display paintings, drawings, sketches and personal objects that document his working methods and life.
  • Garden: A small garden and courtyard adjacent to the studio that Delacroix used as a private outdoor space; the garden is part of the museum visit when open.

How to Get to Musée national Eugène-Delacroix#

Musée national Eugène‑Delacroix is in Paris’s 6th arrondissement (rue de Furstenberg) in the Saint‑Germain area. It is about a 5‑minute walk (roughly 300-400 m) from Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés metro station (line 4); Mabillon (line 10) is also within a 7-10 minute walk. The museum sits in central Paris, so driving is usually unnecessary and street parking is limited.

Tips for Visiting Musée national Eugène-Delacroix#

  • The museum is compact-allocate 30-60 minutes and aim for mid-morning or late afternoon to avoid brief peak periods; it pairs well with a stroll around the Saint‑Germain neighborhood.
  • Don't miss the small back garden and Delacroix's preserved studio; check the museum's official site for temporary closures or restoration work that might affect access.

Best Time to Visit Musée national Eugène-Delacroix#

Visit in spring or autumn to avoid summer crowds; small house museums are most pleasant in off-peak periods.

Shoulder seasons
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · ~8-18°C
Milder weather and fewer tourists in Paris make these months good for visiting a small, intimate museum without peak crowds.
Summer (peak tourism)
Jun-Aug · ~15-25°C
Paris draws the most visitors in summer; small museums can feel busier and have longer waits.
Winter (off-peak)
Nov-Mar · ~2-10°C
Colder months generally bring lower visitor numbers - good for quieter gallery time, aside from holiday spikes.

Weather & Climate near Musée national Eugène-Delacroix#

Climate

Musée national Eugène-Delacroix's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (665 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 2° - 7° 1° 54 mm overcast 92% 4.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.6h
February Poor 3° - 8° 2° 48 mm overcast 87% 4.2 m/s 0.2 low 10.0h
March Good 5° - 12° 6° 59 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.5 m/s 0.5 low 11.7h
April Good 6° - 15° 11° 56 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.3 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Good 10° - 20° 15° 63 mm overcast 76% 3.9 m/s 1.2 high 15.0h
June Excellent 13° - 22° 18° 55 mm partly cloudy 75% 3.8 m/s 1.5 high 15.8h
July Very Good 15° - 25° 20° 61 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.5 m/s 1.5 high 15.5h
August Excellent 15° - 25° 20° 43 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.3 m/s 1.2 high 14.1h
September Very Good 12° - 21° 17° 54 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.5 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Good 9° - 16° 12° 60 mm overcast 84% 3.7 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
November Acceptable 5° - 11° 5° 55 mm overcast 91% 3.9 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
December Poor 3° - 8° 3° 57 mm overcast 93% 4.3 m/s 0.1 low 8.2h

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