Guided tours for adults

English Guided Tour • Henri Rousseau, A Painter's Ambition

Until July 11th, 2026

Henri Rousseau
La Charmeuse de serpents, 1907
Musée d'Orsay
Legs Jacques Doucet, 1936
© Musée d’Orsay, dist. RMN-Grand Palais
See the notice of the artwork

This exhibition looks back on Henri Rousseau’s career (1844-1910), his approach to painting, and his professional ambitions through his connections to the art market.

This tour is also available in French, see the schedule.
Cette visite existe également en français, voir les horaires.

Upcoming dates

May

Wednesday 13 May 11.00am
Wednesday 20 May 11.00am
Wednesday 27 May 11.00am

June

Wednesday 03 June 11.00am
Wednesday 10 June 11.00am
Wednesday 17 June 11.00am
Wednesday 24 June 11.00am

July

Wednesday 01 July 11.00am
Saturday 11 July 2.00pm

Next visit

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Duration : 1h

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Map & itinerary

Available languages

English

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