Picasso's endless experimentation, his inventive visual searching, meant that his art would never be confined to just one style. The Musée Picasso offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the many faces of Picasso. In this tour, you will see the complex evolution of his interests, from his early Blue Period, through his influential Cubist and classical phases, to his post-WWI flirtation with Surrealism. We will also see examples from Picasso's personal collection of painting and non-western art, and discuss what he learned from them. This tour is designed to give you an understanding of Picasso's pivotal role in 20th-century art, and an appreciation for the breadth of his talents and imagination.

Note: We apologize for the inconvenience; this tour is not available between April 25-May 10 and June 4-19.

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Distinguish yourself from the tourist herd. We offer intimate, interactive tours. Make your museum visit the contemplative experience art was intended to provide.

Our instructors are trained and experienced art historians. They are native English speakers, with teaching experience at top American universities, including Harvard University, New York University and University of California at Berkeley. They live in Paris because they are preparing publications and/or writing their Ph.D. dissertations in art history.

Your Time is Precious
Our tours are arranged at your convenience, not ours. There is no need to waste precious Paris time standing in line to purchase your tickets. We’ll arrange your tickets in advance. Price of admission is included in the price of the tour. (Each museum has adopted different security procedures. You may have to wait for a bag check, but never for tickets. Your guide will let you know.)

The price of admission is included in the price of the tour, which means you are free to explore more of the museum on your own after your Paris Muse session is over.

Après Paris
After your trip, you can continue your learning experience at home. Each instructor will give you a reading list (including films and other museums) to help you explore your topic in further detail.

Private Tour Option: €20 surcharge to guarantee that your party has a one-on-one tour with the instructor, without other parties. (No tour, however, will ever be larger than four people unless you specifically request it).

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