Paris is a cultural city that never stops reminding us of its vibrancy and reinventing itself to keep us thrilled. It's especially at the Musée National Picasso where exciting changes are on the horizon in the coming years. By 2030, the famous museum in the 3rd arrondissement plans to open a vast 2300 square meter garden, making it the "first open-air museum" dedicated to the legendary painter, as announced by Cécile Debray, the president of the establishment, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, during the 40th anniversary celebration of the location.
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A space for interaction between art and visitors
So what can you expect? A very large green space, of course, but especially a place where fabulous Picasso sculptures will be on display, such as The Goat. Currently, works by the Spanish artist are already in public spaces in the United States, in New York or even Chicago, but not yet in the French capital. This new space is expected to be "in the spirit of Picasso, where the public can interact with the artworks and where children can play amidst the greenery", Cécile Debray explains.
A museum undergoing complete reinvention
This garden will not be the only new addition.
You're at the Picasso museum. An additional wing will be added to the current building located in the Marais, allowing us to provide the public with an exhibition space of 800 square meters, which is double the current area. A café-restaurant, a bookstore dedicated to art books, and educational spaces will complement this project “Picasso 2030”, supported by the City of Paris and the Ministry of Culture.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
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