The capital has no shortage of cultural attractions to keep you entertained! From free exhibitions to must-see museums such as the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, there’s plenty to do. But there’s more to Paris than the Musée du Quai Branly or the Musée Carnavalet! There are hidden nuggets that even Parisians don’t know about. The Dalí Museum is one of them. Located in the 18ᵉ arrondissement, you’ll discover the impressive private collection built up by Beniamino Levi, one of Salvador Dalí’s great collectors and dealers. More than 300 previously unseen pieces by the Spanish artist are on view in Paris!
A little-known Dalí museum in Paris
Who doesn’t know Salvador Dalí? The Spanish surrealist artist undeniably left his mark on our times with creations as mad as they were impressive. Did you know that in Paris, a formidable collection of his most remarkable creations can be seen in a museum dedicated to him? Visit the Musée Dalí in the 18th arrondissement, where you’ll discover almost 300 works collected here and there by the great art collector and dealer Beniamino Levi. The museum has recently been completely renovated, offering visitors a whole new experience.
Paintings, engravings, sculptures, surrealist objects and furnishings... you’ll discover astonishing and eclectic works imagined by the artist with the moustache. In the museum’s permanent tour, you’ll learn more about the different facets of his genius, who drew inspiration from the greatest to create his own phantasmagorical universe: Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Ingres… The artist drew his inspiration from a wide range of fields, including science, literature and religion.
From soft watches to stilt-walking animals, each sculpture and painting will plunge you into a very special world, one that the Italian collector, who is responsible for this rich collection, fell madly in love with.
To visit this fabulous museum, and appreciate the full extent of Salvador Dalí’s talent without leaving Paris, we recommend you book your visit on Fever.
📍 Location: Dalí Paris, 11 Rue Poulbot (Paris 18)