The museum & its collections
At the Musée d'arts de Nantes, nine centuries of the visual arts, from the Middle Ages to the present day, are brought together in dialogue throughout the museum. The collections comprise over 14,000 works, nearly half of which are modern and contemporary. In an architecture that blends yesterday's with today's, the museum offers visitors a unique view of Western art, as well as the bold temporary exhibitions for which this major museum in Western France is renowned.
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100 X Morellet
Le 30 avril 2026, François Morellet aurait eu 100 ans. À cette occasion et à l’initiative du Centre Pompidou, de nombreuses institutions se rassemblent pour un hommage à cette figure majeure de l’art contemporain. À Nantes, l’artiste a été invité pour deux grandes expositions personnelles au musée, en 1973 et en 2007. Mais il a aussi et surtout aimé investir […]
Coming to the museum
Visit, stroll, learn, marvel: the museum is a true place of experience and discovery. Don't wait any longer, get your ticket!
Museum spaces
Completely renovated in 2017, the Musée d'arts de Nantes is divided into three buildings whose architecture reflects their respective eras: the Palais, the Chapelle de l'Oratoire and the Cube.
