Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, Nantes
Nantes, France
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Visitor Information
Museum Address
10 Rue Georges Clemenceau, 44000 Nantes, France
Nantes, France
Ticket Prices
€9 (under 18 free)
Featured Artists
4 artists in database
The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes was founded in 1801 under Napoleon's Chaptal Decree and moved into its current building on Rue Georges-Clemenceau in 1900. A major expansion completed in 2017 added the Cube, a luminous white gallery block, doubling the exhibition space to 17,000 square meters.
The collection spans from the 13th century to the present, with strong holdings in Italian Renaissance painting, French 17th-century art, and Impressionism. Works by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, Jean-Léon Gérôme, and Jean-Antoine Watteau feature among its holdings. The museum also preserves an important group of modern and contemporary pieces, including works by Kandinsky and Soulages.
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, Nantes in Nantes, France houses 4 masterpieces in our database, including works by Jean-Antoine Watteau, Jean-Baptiste Greuze and Jean-Léon Gérôme and 1 other artists. Notable works include The Childhood of Pico della Mirandola and Woman's head with ram horns.
Famous Works at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, Nantes
Browse 4 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, Nantes
€8 adults, €4 students/seniors. Under 18 free. First Sunday of month free for all.
Reopened in 2017 after a major expansion that seamlessly connects the historic 19th-century building with stunning contemporary galleries.
European art from 13th century to today, including Ingres, Delacroix, Monet, Kandinsky, and strong contemporary holdings.
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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 des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, Nantes directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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