Musée Eugène Delacroix

The Musée national Eugène Delacroix in Paris's 6th arrondissement invites visitors into the former home and studio of the famous painter. Delacroix lived in this 18th-century building from 1857 until his death in 1863. After decades of effort by art lovers, the property opened as a national museum in 1971 and was declared a historic monument in 1991. Today you can tour the original rooms and admire an extensive collection of paintings, drawings, prints, and personal belongings and letters of the artist. The museum also includes a library, a documentation center, and North African art objects from his travels. The building also serves as a venue for cultural events.