The collection started with the private collection of Rolf de Maré (1888 – 1964), the director of the Ballets Suédois in Paris from 1920-25, and an ardent art collector.

Today, the museum presents a number of exhibitions every year, as well as a wide range of events for all ages.

Rolf de Maré was brought up in a wealthy aristocratic family. His mother, countess Ellen von Hallwyl (1867-1952), was an accomplished sculptress. She was one of the three daughters of  Walther and Wilhelmina von Hallwyl, the founders of the Hallwyl Museum. (see: https://www.tripendy.com/location/hallwyl-museum)

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