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Open · Until 31 Jan 2027

Renoir and Love

Pierre‑Auguste Renoir, Dance at Bougival, 1883

Dance at Bougival, 1883. Pierre‑Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919). Oil on canvas. Picture Fund. Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · Amelia Kantrovitz, 22 Oct 2026

Renoir and Love is on view at National Gallery, London, United Kingdom, until January 31, 2027.

Last verified October 28, 2026 · Official source ↗

An exhibition of approximately 40 paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir celebrating themes of love, friendship and human connection, exploring his artistic innovations from the 1860s to the 1880s. The centerpiece is Bal au Moulin de la Galette (1876) from the Musée d'Orsay, making its UK debut.

Tour venues

  1. National Gallery
    London, United Kingdom · October 3, 2026 – January 31, 2027
    Until 31 Jan 2027
  2. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    Boston, United States · February 28 – June 13, 2027
    Opens 28 Feb 2027

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Other venues on this tour

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
February 28 – June 13, 2027

$30 adult admission

USD 5 pay-what-you-wish on Third Thursdays after 5pm. Free for Massachusetts residents on several public holidays.

Timed entry recommended — slots sell out at peak times.

Ticketing for this exhibition

This exhibition needs its own ticket from the museum. The link below covers general admission only.

Special exhibitions need their own timed ticket and are not covered by general admission.

Check the museum’s own ticketing page ↗

Official tickets ↗

Last verified August 18, 2026

Images

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Dance at Bougival, 1883, a couple dancing outdoors, the woman in a red bonnet

Pierre‑Auguste Renoir, Dance at Bougival, 1883

Dance at Bougival, 1883. Pierre‑Auguste Renoir (French, 1841–1919). Oil on canvas. Picture Fund. Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · Amelia Kantrovitz, 22 Oct 2026 · Source ↗

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