Musée de Grenoble, Grenoble
Grenoble, France
Visitor Information
Museum Address
5 Place de Lavalette, 38000 Grenoble, France
Grenoble, France
Ticket Prices
Free permanent (exhibitions €14)
Featured Artists
2 artists in database
The Musée de Grenoble was founded on February 16, 1798, by Louis-Joseph Jay, making it one of the earliest provincial art museums in France. The current building, a sleek modernist structure, opened in 1994 and houses over 900 works spanning antiquity to the present.
The museum holds France's fifth-largest collection of Egyptian antiquities and the finest group of Zurbarán paintings in any French museum. Contemporary holdings are a particular strength, with works by Soulages, Warhol, and Boltanski. Grenoble was one of the first French museums to collect modern art seriously, acquiring a Matisse in 1923 and a Picasso by 1923.
Musée de Grenoble, Grenoble in Grenoble, France houses 2 masterpieces in our database, including works by Francisco de Zurbarán and Henri Fantin-Latour. Notable works include St. Bartholomew almost in agony and Self portrait.
Famous Works at Musée de Grenoble, Grenoble
Browse 2 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Musée de Grenoble, Grenoble
The permanent collection is always free. Temporary exhibitions cost €14 (€7 reduced). Under 26 always free. First Sunday of each month is completely free.
Yes. It's one of France's most important regional museums, with a modern art collection rivaling Paris museums. Matisse, Picasso, Soulages, and strong Old Masters. And the permanent collection is free.
A university city at the foot of the French Alps. Gateway to ski resorts, surrounded by mountains. The Musée de Grenoble is its cultural crown jewel.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Musée de Grenoble, Grenoble directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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