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LES ARTS DECORATIFS - MUSEE DE LA MODE ET DU TEXTILELocated since the early 1980s in one of the wings of the Palais du Louvre, the Musée de la Mode et du Textile brings together approximately 19,000 costume pieces from the 17th to the 21st century, 36,000 fashion accessories and 31,000 textile pieces.
An exceptional collection enriched by private donations and rivalling the largest collections in the world.
Photo D.R. Click here to view the exhibition calendar of the Musée de la Mode et du Textile Practical information LES ARTS DECORATIFS - MUSEE DE LA MODE ET DU TEXTILE Palais du Louvre - 107, rue de Rivoli 75001 PARIS Metro : Tuileries Bus : 21, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81, 95 telephone number : 01 44 55 57 50 Access for persons with limited mobility Tourisme & Handicap label Museum Les Arts Décoratifs The new Musée des Arts décoratifs reopened in September 2006, entirely renovated, with original sound and lighting as before. The museum brings together the representative productions from some of the greatest factories, artists, artisans and designers, be they cabinetmakers, goldsmiths, ceramicists, glassblowers or designers. The Decorative Arts is the only institution in the world able to pay tribute to all these names which made French styles and taste so famous: Boulle, Sèvres, Aubusson... All the trends are represented: from gothic to Louis XVI, from the Directoire to art nouveau, from art deco to design. The Musée des Arts décoratifs also has a jewellery gallery, toy gallery and a gallery devoted to Jean Dubuffet. - Mode et Textile (Fashion and fabrics). More than 81,000 works retrace the development of costume and accessories from the Regency period to the present day. The permanent collection has 16,000 costumes, 35,000 fashion accessories, 30,000 fabric pieces. These works cannot be exhibited on a permanent basis due to their fragility. They are displayed in temporary exhibitions. - Publicité (Publicity) In addition to exceptional collections of 100,000 early and contemporary posters, the publicity collections are enhanced by over 20,000 French of foreign films advertisements, more than 30,000 press advertisements, radio adverts, promotional items. These works cannot be exhibited on a permanent basis due to their fragility. They are displayed in temporary exhibitions. A multimedia library is open to all. Others informations Architecturals styles : Monumental List of collections : Textiles, Costumes, Fashion accessories Collections period : 19th century Opening days and times Open/Closed : From Tuesday to Friday : 11am - 6pm. Saturdays and Sundays : 10am - 6pm. Complete reopening after renovation works from 15 September 2006. Cash desk closes at : Last admission 30 minutes before the closing of the museum. Days of week :
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Horaire nocturne : Late opening on Thursday until 9pm. Individual tours Independant tour : Museums 107 (Decorative Arts Museum + Fashion and Textiles Museum + Advertisement Museum) or temporary exhibitions: 8 €. Reduced fee: 6.50 € (18-25yrs). Free : Disabled persons, ICOM… Free for children : -18yrs for permanent collections only Group tours Group tour : Public -18yrs (individuals and groups): Services Foreign language tour : English, German, Espagnol. Educational activities. Combined ticket : with the Musée Nissim de Camondo Audio guide. Wheelchair hire : Access to the disabled via a lift at 105, rue de Rivoli - 75001 Paris. Photo allowed. Restaurant : Le Saut du Loup : 01 42 56 26 11 Gifts shop : Art Mode Design : 01 42 60 64 94 Other services :
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