From September 4, 2026, to January 24, 2027, the Grand Hôtel-Dieu in Lyon will host an exceptional exhibition dedicated to Alphonse Mucha, the master of Art Nouveau. This comprehensive guide provides all the practical information you need to plan your visit, including dates, times, prices, and accessibility details.
Exhibition Overview: Alphonse Mucha at Grand Hôtel-Dieu
This monographic exhibition, a first for Lyon, showcases over 90 original works by Alphonse Mucha, including posters, drawings, and paintings. The exhibition traces the evolution of the female figure in Mucha’s work, exploring themes of theater, advertising, photography, nature, spirituality, and Slavic identity. The exhibition is organized into six thematic sections, detailing Mucha’s journey from theatrical heroines to modern advertising, and from photographic working methods to the iconic imagery that defined his ‘Mucha Style’.
Key Information for Visitors:
- Location: Grand Hôtel-Dieu, 13 rue de la Barre, 69002 Lyon. The exhibition entrance is in the Cour du Midi (level -1).
- Dates: From Friday, September 4, 2026, to Sunday, January 24, 2027.
- Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (last entry at 6:45 PM). Closed on Mondays.
- Accessibility: The exhibition is accessible to people with disabilities.
Ticket Information and Pricing
Tickets for the Alphonse Mucha exhibition are available for purchase online. Pre-sale access opened on July 30, 2026. It is highly recommended to book your tickets in advance, especially for weekend visits, to ensure entry and avoid queues.
Ticket Categories and Prices:
- Full Adult Price: From €15
- Child Price (4-12 years): From €9 (Free for children under 4 years)
- Reduced Price: From €13
- Family Price: From €11 per person
- Group Price (6-14 people): From €13 per person
How to Purchase Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased directly through the official exhibition website:
About Alphonse Mucha
Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) was a Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist, best known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style. Born in Ivančice, Moravia, he trained in Vienna, Munich, and Italy before settling in Paris in 1887. His collaboration with actress Sarah Bernhardt in 1894 marked a turning point in his career, leading to the development of the iconic ‘Mucha Style’ characterized by sinuous lines, floral motifs, and idealized female figures. Later in his career, he dedicated a significant portion of his work to ‘The Slav Epic,’ a series of twenty monumental canvases depicting the history of the Slavic peoples.
Exhibition Sections
The exhibition is structured into six thematic sections, offering a chronological and thematic exploration of Mucha’s artistic journey:
- Heroines of the Theater: Showcasing his early work for theatrical productions, particularly his iconic posters for Sarah Bernhardt.
- Birth of Modern Advertising: Exploring Mucha’s groundbreaking contributions to commercial art and graphic design.
- Photography as a Working Method: Revealing how Mucha utilized photography in his creative process.
- Construction of the Iconic Image: Analyzing the elements that defined and popularized the ‘Mucha Style’.
- Allegory of the Slavic Homeland: Highlighting his later works dedicated to Slavic identity and history.
- Ornamental Figures Inspired by Nature and New Media: Examining his use of natural motifs and engagement with emerging artistic techniques of the 20th century.
Organizers and Collaborators
The exhibition is curated by art historian Giulia Silvia Ghia and produced by Arthemisia, a leading international company in organizing and producing major art exhibitions, and Fever, a prominent technology platform for culture and entertainment discovery. It is presented in collaboration with Art Nouveau Production s.r.o. Collection and BRIDGECONSULTINGpro, with exceptional loans from Portu Gallery Investments s.r.o., Prague.
Contact and Further Information
For additional information or inquiries, please visit the official exhibition website:
