The National Museum Jean-Jacques Henner has the particularity of being installed in the former home of the painter-decorator Guillaume Dubufe (1853-1909). Its architecture is typical of the mansions of the Plaine Monceau of the late nineteenth century. It therefore presents the double interest of being both a museum of painting dedicated to a great artist, and by its architecture and history, the testimony of a forgotten part of the history of Paris. The visitor is invited to discover the fascinating and intimate world of Jean-Jacques Henner (1829-1905) while tasting the charm of an emblematic place. By offering a rich and eclectic program promoting young companies, and by welcoming each year an artist in residence, this museum-house of artists with three workshops is also part of a dynamic perpetuating the tradition of a place dedicated to the arts and creation.
The visitor can also discover the exhibition-folder "Henner intimate. The Man Behind The Artist", which presents a selection of objects and photographs to better understand the personality and privacy of Jean-Jacques Henner.