Two Yves Saint Laurent Museums to Open in Paris and Marrakech in 2017

Two Yves Saint Laurent Museums to Open in Paris and Marrakech in 2017
Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris

The Parisian museum will be hosted in the historical couture house, 5 avenue Marceau, where Yves Saint Laurent designed and created his work for almost 30 years, from 1974 to 2002; and home to the Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent since 2004. The public will explore the richness of this heritage through a constantly updated display of the collection. By walking through the former haute couture salons and Yves Saint Laurent's studio, visitors will experience the essence of the creation process within the haute couture house.

Address: 5 Avenue Marceau, Paris 75116, France
Telephone number: +33 (0)1 22 31 64 00
Opening Days: from Tuesday to Sunday
Pricing: from 8 to 12€

Musée Yves Saint Marrakech (mYSLm)

Located on Rue Yves Saint Laurent near Jardin Majorelle, the new Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech will open in autumn 2017. Dedicated to the work of the legendary French fashion designer, the museum will house an important selection from the Fondation Pierre Bergé – Yves Saint Laurent's impressive collection, which comprises 5,000 items of clothing, 15,000 haute couture accessories as well as tens of thousands of sketches and assorted objects, all currently archived in Paris.

Spanning over 4,000 square meters, this building will be more than a simple museum: it will comprise a permanent display of Yves Saint Laurent's work, a space for temporary exhibitions, an auditorium, a research library, a café restaurant and a shop.

Address: Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakech 40 000, Morocco
Opening times: every day except Wednesday, from 10am to 6pm
Indicative pricing: 100 Dh (an option for combo tickets with the Jardin Majorelle will be available)