Opening of the Montmartre History 1954 (≈ 1954)
Former museum dedicated to the history of the neighborhood.
1990
Closing of the Montmartre Historial
Closing of the Montmartre Historial 1990 (≈ 1990)
Precedes transformation in Dalí Paris.
2018
Renovation and opening of Dalí Paris
Renovation and opening of Dalí Paris 2018 (≈ 2018)
Inauguration of the present museum with 300 works.
2020
Integration of augmented reality
Integration of augmented reality 2020 (≈ 2020)
Collaboration with Gobelins, School of Image.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Salvador Dalí - Surrealist artist
Author of the works exhibited at the museum.
Origin and history
Dalí Paris is an exhibition venue dedicated to Salvador Dalí's works, from the Dali Universe collection. Located in the former Montmartre Historial (opened in 1954 and closed in 1990), this museum renovated in 2018 offers an immersion in the surreal world of the artist through more than 300 original works, including sculptures and engravings. The visit, organized in a thematic way, explores Dalí's major influences: literature, science, religion and representation of women.
Since 2020, the museum has incorporated augmented reality technologies, developed in collaboration with Gobelins, the School of Image, to offer an interactive experience. Short videos allow to deepen the discovery of iconic works, also accessible from a distance. The venue also hosts temporary exhibitions, strengthening its anchor in the Parisian cultural landscape.
Salvador Dalí, the central figure of surrealism, is at the heart of this project which highlights his artistic heritage. The museum highlights its famous statement: "Surrealism is me!" while contextualizing its work through universal themes. The former Montmartre Historial, dedicated to the history of the neighbourhood, has thus been transformed into a permanent tribute to the artistic avant-garde of the twentieth century.
