Clearly, Zeus is still the talk of the town! The stunning metal horse that crossed the Seine during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics is back in the capital after touring all around France. You can admire this incredible craftsmanship at the Musée des Arts et Métiers from December 17, 2025, to March 29, 2026, as part of a unique exhibition titled Zeus, masterpiece of artisans.
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A unique work at the crossroads of art and science
Through this exhibition, the MuAM aims to present to Parisians and visitors from around the world the full range of artisanal trades that were essential in crafting this metallic horse. They are coppersmiths, digital sculptors, fitters, gilders, engineers… and they have all come together to combine their expertise to create a work of astonishing precision, representing the perfect balance between art, science, and technology.
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« Welcoming Zeus at the Museum of Arts and Crafts means bringing together heritage and contemporary creation. This masterpiece embodies French excellence and perfectly illustrates our mission: to pass on, inspire, innovate », says Bénédicte Fauvarque-Cosson, General Administrator of Cnam. « It symbolizes our desire to push boundaries and turn what we believe to be miracles into tangible progress», adds Paul Hudson, General Director of Sanofi, the company that owns Zeus. This will also be an opportunity to discover different snapshots of Zeus, captured at iconic locations where it has been exhibited across the four corners of France: the Palace of Versailles, Mont Saint-Michel, Mucem…
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The horse will be in Paris until 2027
While the exhibition will take place between late 2025 and early 2026, the horse will be on display in front of the Musée des Arts et Métiers until January 11, 2027.
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Two conferences will also be organized. On January 15, 2026, Aurélien Meyer from Atelier Blam — who imagined and created Zeus — and Karine Alexandrian from MuAM will discuss the theme “Zeus: from imagination to design.” On February 5, 2026, join us for “The horse Zeus at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics: historical imaginings and technical feats,” presented by historian Patrick Boucheron and materials expert Stéphane Delalande.
Zeus, a masterpiece of craftsmanship
Musée des Arts et Métiers
60, rue de Réaumur — 3rd
From December 17, 2025 to March 29, 2026
Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM
Prices: €12, €9 reduced rate
Zeus Installation
On the museum’s forecourt
From December 17, 2025 to January 11, 2027
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