Musée en Herbe
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Musée en Herbe (a French name meaning "growing museum" or "museum under construction") is a private museum located in Paris, France. The museum specializes in art exhibitions designed for young children, families, and school groups. Rather than passive viewing alone, the museum employs interactive elements, treasure hunts, and activity worksheets to guide visitors through exhibitions.
The museum's approach has made it a model for children's art education in Europe. Exhibitions typically focus on celebrated artists or significant movements in art history, but the accompanying texts are brief and written in accessible language.
Core concept
The museum's principle is that children should learn art through activity rather than observation alone. Young visitors are given questions and tasks to complete while searching for details within the exhibition. There are also hands-on creative workshops where children practice art techniques—such as drawing, painting, and sculpture—related to the exhibition's theme.
Exhibitions
The museum's exhibitions are temporary and regularly changed, unlike museums with permanent collections. Subjects have included modern art and street art. Exhibitions are designed with children's height in mind: paintings are hung low, and they are accompanied by dual-level texts—one for children and one for adults.
Location
The museum is located in Paris with moderate-sized spaces divided into rooms designed to facilitate children's visits. Entry is by ticket, and workshops and group visits can be booked in advance.