Description:

The Nantes Museum of Fine Arts has a rich and varied collection of works. On offer is a complete panorama of Western painting from the 13th to the 21st century.

The viewing itinerary is divided into major chronological segments which follow the evolution of the history of art. There is variety, too, with works regularly being brought out of storage, thematic temporary exhibitions and new works – purchases, long-term loans and gifts – making their appearance. 

Conversely, works sometimes leave the museum to be shown in exhibitions elsewhere: one example is Charles Baudry's Charlotte Corday, lent to the Musée d'Orsay for its "Crime and Punishment" exhibition. Sometimes, of course, works are removed for restoration since the museum's task includes not only public outreach, but also conservation of the shared heritage represented by the collection.

 

Permanent collection, temporary exhibitions in the Patio and in the Salle Blanche
10 Rue Georges-Clemenceau, 44000 Nantes
Open daily except Tuesdays, 10 am – 6 pm
Nocturne Thursdays until 8 pm

Chapelle de l'Oratoire
Place de l'Oratoire, 44000 Nantes
Open daily, except Tuesdays, 10 am – 12 noon, 2 – 5 pm
Nocturne Thursdays until 8 pm


The Museum of Fine Art and the Chapelle de l'Oratoire are closed on Tuesdays, 1st January, Easter Monday, 1st May, 8th May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December.

Admission to the museum and exhibitions in the Blanche room
Full rate 3€50
Reduced rate 2€ after 5 pm and for Cézam cardholders

When there are temporary exhibitions in the Patio: museum and temporary exhibition admission
Full rate: 6€
Concessions: 3€60

Chapelle de l'Oratoire
Admission free

Admission free on the first Sunday of each month (except July and August) and Thursday Nocturnes after 6 pm

Admission is free for:
under-18s, job seekers, holders of the Nantes Museum of Fine Arts annual pass or the Nantes Inter-Museums pass (further exemptions also apply - full details at the website of the Musée des Beaux Arts, Nantes

Location & Contact

 

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes

10, rue Georges-Clemenceau

44000 Nantes

Telephone: 02 51 17 45 00

 

Website

 

 

 

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