School Groups

The Visitor Outreach Department welcomes and supports students from nursery to higher education in discovering the work of Émile Antoine Bourdelle. Centred on both the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, it offers a varied programme of activities tailored to different school levels and aligned with national curricula. These activities are led by lecturers and practising artists, and are also available to after-school groups.

Activities

 

Bookings for school groups, including self-guided visits, must be made at least one month before the desired date through the Visitor Outreach Department by completing the pre-booking form.

A confirmation letter will be sent by email to the group organiser. This document must be printed and presented at the museum ticket desk along with payment on the day of the visit.

Any cancellation must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled date. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will be charged in full.

Group Sizes

For safety reasons, the maximum group size is 25 students for nursery and primary schools and 20 students for secondary schools.

In accordance with the capacity limits in place in the museum's galleries, only one teacher may accompany the group during the visit. Additional accompanying adults will not be permitted to join the group during the visit and/or activity.

Activities: Primary School Level

Guided Tour 

Encounter with Bourdelle
A visit to discover the life and work of Bourdelle, as richly documented throughout the museum. The tour places Bourdelle's work within the history of sculpture and offers an understanding of his techniques and materials through a hands-on educational gallery. An immersion in the artist's life and the creative energy of the Montparnasse quarter at the turn of the century.
Duration: 1h30

Greek Mythology
Theatrical visit. An original way to discover the museum with a guide-performer who brings to life the fascinating stories behind the places and sculptures. The visit begins with an introduction to the sculptor Émile Antoine Bourdelle and his artistic world, then continues with an exploration of the Greek myths that populate his work.
Duration: 1h30

Activities: Secondary School Level

Guided Tour 

Encounter with Bourdelle
A visit to discover the life and work of Antoine Bourdelle, as richly documented throughout the museum. The tour places Bourdelle's work within the history of sculpture and offers an understanding of his techniques and materials through a hands-on educational gallery. An immersion in the artist's life and the creative energy of the Montparnasse quarter at the turn of the century.
Duration: 1h30

Greek Mythology
Theatrical visit. An original way to discover the museum with a guide-performer who brings to life the fascinating stories behind the places and sculptures. The visit begins with an introduction to the sculptor Antoine Bourdelle and his artistic world, then continues with an exploration of the Greek myths that populate his work.
Duration: 1h30

Self-Guided Visits

Self-guided visits of the permanent collections or temporary exhibitions are free for school groups, subject to prior booking with the Visitor Outreach Department.

Activity Pricing 

Self-guided visits: Free (booking required)
Guided tours: €15 (up to 18 students), €30 (19 to 25 students)

When an activity is linked to a temporary exhibition, the exhibition admission fee is charged in addition to the activity fee (admission to the exhibition is free for visitors under 18).

Visitor Outreach Department
Information by phone: +33 (0)1 84 82 14 55
Information by email: bourdelle.reservations@paris.fr
Phone lines are available Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.