Le Musée d'arts de Nantes
A respected authority on the French museum scene, the Musée d’arts de Nantes is one of the few fine art museums to have continually developed its collections with pieces by living artists. Today, it treats visitors to a fully-fledged journey through the history of art with more than 900 artworks (paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos and installations) on display, ranging from the Old Masters to contemporary art.
Strategic plan
The strategic plan of the Musée d’arts de Nantes seeks to be bold, attuned to its visitors and societal phenomena and to change with the times. Between innovation, accessibility and an international outlook, the museum combines a perceptive approach with visitor experience.
Missions
From the management of artworks to their conservation, from exhibition design to their organization, from reception to the imparting of knowledge to visitors now and in the future, the museum does its utmost to fulfill its remit.
History
Named the Musée des Beaux-Arts before it became the Musée d’arts de Nantes, this Nantes museum has always kept up with the times. A unique history, enriched by the dedication of stakeholders locally and further afield who have gradually forged the identity of the foremost museum in the West of France.
The spaces
It’s not just artworks that are restored! Since it reopened in 2017, after renovation and extension works, the Musée d’arts de Nantes has boasted extensive exhibition space and services for users. Between historical and contemporary architecture, the visitor experience is unique!
Behind the scenes
Step behind the scenes of the Musée d’arts de Nantes. Putting up and taking down exhibitions, professions or places closed to the general public, such as the Cabinet of Graphic Arts… here you get an exciting glimpse at what goes on “backstage”.