What better place for a museum devoted to the art of eros and Romanticism that the City of Love? The
Musée de la Vie Romantique in Paris is set to reopen on 14 February 2026, strategically timed, of course, to coincide with Valentine’s Day. After closing in September 2024 for an extensive 17-month renovation, this beloved cultural landmark in the 9th arrondissement’s Nouvelle-Athènes district returns with refreshed spaces, improved visitor facilities, and a redesigned presentation of its collections.
Housed in the former residence and studio of the 19th-century painter Ary Scheffer, the museum has long been a haven for art lovers, literary figures, and musicians—historically hosting salons attended by the likes of George Sand, Frédéric Chopin, Eugène Delacroix, and Charles Dickens. The renovation, which included careful restoration of the historic façade and interior architecture, aims to evoke the atmosphere of an artist’s home while enhancing accessibility, circulation, and visitor comfort.
To mark its reopening, the museum will launch a temporary exhibition titled
Face au ciel, Paul Huet en son temps, celebrating the Romantic landscape painter Paul Huet and running through late August 2026. Alongside the updated permanent displays, this show and a programme of guided tours, music, and family activities promise to breathe new life into the institution.The museum’s garden and the charming Rose Bakery tearoom also return as serene spaces for reflection.
