Musée Zadkine
Museum Small museum dedicated to sculptor Ossip Zadkine
Near the Luxembourg Gardens, Musée Zadkine preserves the studio and sculptures of Ossip Zadkine; visitors examine modernist bronzes and small‑scale works in a compact garden setting.
Musée Zadkine is a small Paris museum centred on the former home and studio of sculptor Ossip Zadkine, located in the 6th arrondissement near the Jardin du Luxembourg. It preserves the artist’s workspace and displays his sculptures, drawings and personal archives in both indoor rooms and a garden.
The house contains exhibition rooms with 20th-century sculptures and studies, while the adjoining garden shows larger works in a quiet courtyard setting. The museum focuses on Zadkine’s output and artistic process rather than a broad survey of modern sculpture.
The property was converted to a public museum to keep the artist’s studio and works accessible; it functions as a specialised house-museum for visitors interested in early to mid-20th-century sculpture.
Situated on Rue d’Assas near the Luxembourg Gardens, the museum is within walking distance of central Paris landmarks and public transport in the Latin Quarter.
- Visit duration: The museum is compact; plan about 30 to 60 minutes for a visit to see the studio, garden and rotating exhibitions.
- How to get there: Located close to the Jardin du Luxembourg, it is easiest to reach on foot from the Luxembourg RER or nearby metro stops.
What to See #
- Studio and house: Former studio and house of sculptor Ossip Zadkine, preserved as exhibition rooms displaying his work and personal items.
- Garden and outdoor works: Small sculpture garden behind the house where larger works and studies are placed in an intimate setting.
How to Get to Musée Zadkine #
Musée Zadkine is in Paris’s 6th arrondissement near the Jardin du Luxembourg. Take Metro line 4 to Vavin - the museum is a 2-4 minute walk from the Vavin exit - or get off at Raspail (lines 4/6) and walk about 5-7 minutes. By car it’s a short drive from central Paris (a few kilometres), but public transport and walking are the easiest ways to reach the small museum.
Tips for Visiting Musée Zadkine #
- Visit between late morning and mid-afternoon on a weekday to avoid the weekend crowds around the nearby Jardin du Luxembourg and to see the small house-museum at a relaxed pace.
- Use the entrance on rue d'Assas and be sure to step into the sculptor's sheltered garden and studio rooms-the outdoor bronzes and intimate interior spaces are often overlooked by passersby who only glance at the façade.
- Check the museum's weekday opening pattern before you go (it's a small house-museum with limited hours) so you don't arrive on the one weekday it's closed.
Best Time to Visit Musée Zadkine #
Visit Musée Zadkine on weekday mornings in shoulder seasons for the quietest experience.
Weather & Climate near Musée Zadkine #
Musée Zadkine's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (656 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
