The Museum of Fine Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts of Nancy

The Nancy audio-guided tour has you discover the Museum of Fine Arts, set up in one of the seven pavilions that border Place Stanislas. Luminous paving, ornate gates, majestic fountains: the square offers a sumptuous setting to this great cultural address.

A pavilion of Place Stanislas

The museum occupies one of the original pavilions of Place Stanislas, a masterpiece of eighteenth-century French classicism. Its rich collections cover several centuries of painting, sculpture and decorative arts, from the Middle Ages to today, with a particular place given to Daum glasswork, the glory of Nancy. The museum illustrates the artistic vitality of the ducal city through the ages.

What there is to see

The museum presents works by great European masters, collections of decorative arts and an exceptional ensemble of Daum glasswork, displayed in the medieval foundations of the city, visible in the basement. It is a fascinating visit that combines architectural heritage and the richness of the collections, in the heart of Place Stanislas.

Practical information

The Museum of Fine Arts is on Place Stanislas, in Nancy. The visit follows its own schedule, with a charge, whose opening times may vary with the season. The façade, integrated into the UNESCO-listed square, can be contemplated freely.

Where is the Museum of Fine Arts of Nancy?

In one of the seven pavilions that border Place Stanislas, a classical masterpiece listed as a World Heritage Site.

What can you see at the Museum of Fine Arts?

Paintings by European masters, decorative arts and an exceptional ensemble of Daum glasswork, displayed in the medieval foundations of the city.