Musée Jean-Jacques Henner unveils family portraits, yoga, and concerts for fall season
The exhibition "Portraits de famille" will kick off the 2026-2027 season at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner in Paris, running from September 16, 2026, until January 4, 2027. This showcase will display approximately 20 portraits and drawings, highlighting 10 family members, including his mother, Madeleine Henner, and brother, Séraphin, who are portrayed 24 times. According to chief curator Maeva Abillard, the museum possesses nearly 90 painted portraits of Henner's relatives. The season will also feature guided tours, concerts, and theatrical readings, with the inaugural concert scheduled for September 20, 2026. A Halloween-themed tour is set for October 31, and a 13-session yoga course will commence in September. The museum is situated at 43 avenue de Villiers, established by Jules Henner and Marie Dujardin.
Key facts
- Exhibition-dossier 'Portraits de famille' runs from September 16, 2026, to January 4, 2027, at the Musée Jean-Jacques Henner.
- The exhibition features around 20 portraits, drawings, and paintings from the museum's reserves.
- It focuses on 10 family members, including his mother Madeleine Henner, siblings, and their families.
- A portrait of Séraphin Henner from 1845 is included, made when the artist was 16.
- The museum holds nearly 90 painted portraits of Henner's family members.
- Classical music concerts resume, with the first on September 20, 2026, during European Heritage Days.
- A Halloween candlelit tour is scheduled for October 31, 2026, for ages 8 and up.
- A 13-session yoga course starts in September, every Monday at 12:15 PM, costing €200.
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Jacques Henner
- Madeleine Henner
- Séraphin Henner
- Jules Henner
- Eugénie Henner
- Paul Henner
- Marie Dujardin
- Charles Goutzwiller
- Maeva Abillard
- Guillaume Dubufe
Institutions
- Musée Jean-Jacques Henner
- École Normale de musique Alfred Cortot
- artsixMic
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Alsace
- Sundgau
- Strasbourg
- 43 avenue de Villiers, Paris 17e