HQ Function

The primary function of the headquarters, which is the museum itself, is to conserve, study, exhibit, and promote understanding of Western art from 1848 to 1914. It also serves as a major cultural, educational, and research institution.

Notable Features:

Housed in a converted Beaux-Arts railway station (Gare d'Orsay) designed by Victor Laloux. Iconic features include the grand central nave, the monumental station clock (offering views of Paris), and the seamless integration of industrial architecture with elegant museum spaces.

Work Culture:

For visitors, the Musée d'Orsay offers an immersive cultural experience focused on art appreciation and learning. For staff, it fosters a collaborative environment dedicated to art history, conservation, public engagement, and the operational excellence required for a leading international museum.

HQ Significance:

The building itself is a historical landmark. As a museum, it holds one of the most important collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art globally, making it a pivotal institution for understanding this period of art history and a major Parisian tourist attraction.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters reflects values of cultural preservation, artistic excellence, public access to art, education, and the innovative reuse of historical architecture. It celebrates a transformative period in art history.

Location:

While its primary physical presence is in Paris, the Musée d'Orsay maintains a significant global impact through international collaborations, loaning artworks for exhibitions worldwide, co-organizing international shows, and engaging a global audience via its digital platforms, online collections, and virtual tours. It is a key destination for international tourists and art scholars, contributing to its global cultural influence.

Street Address:

1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur

City:

Paris

State/Province:

Île-de-France

Country:

France