The museum's collections

The collections of the Musée d'arts de Nantes have been built up over time, notably through the acquisition of works by living artists. Purchased on the art market, donated or bequeathed, the collections today comprise over 14,000 works in four categories: ancient art, 19th century, modern art and contemporary art.

Explore the museum's works

What works are in the collections? What works are in motion? Explore right from your screen.

  • Online collections

    Découvrez l’intégralité de la collection du Musée d’arts de Nantes en ligne. Une base de données de plus de 14 000 fiches d’œuvres est à votre disposition, sur Navigart.

  • Works in motion

    For short or longer stays, the Musée d'arts de Nantes regularly lends works to other museums. Find out about current and past loans with the interactive map of artwork movements.