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Museum · Rouen, Normandia
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
One of France's leading fine arts museums outside Paris, with Caravaggio, Delacroix, Géricault, Monet and Modigliani. Entry to the permanent collections is free.
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About Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
Founded shortly after the French Revolution, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen ranks among the oldest and most important fine arts museums in France outside Paris. It occupies a large building erected between 1877 and 1888 by the architect Louis Sauvageot.
The collections span from the late Middle Ages to contemporary art. There are works by Perugino, Caravaggio, Boucher, Delacroix, Géricault (born in Rouen), Monet and Modigliani, as well as sculptures, drawings and art objects.
The museum is known for its Impressionist holdings, one of the largest in France after the Musée d'Orsay. Among the paintings is one of Monet's versions of Rouen Cathedral.
Entry to the permanent collections is free; temporary exhibitions are charged separately. The museum is closed on Tuesdays and on some holidays.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1.5 to 2 hours for the essentials.
Best time
On a rainy day, which is common in Rouen. It is closed on Tuesdays; check opening hours before you go.
How to get there
It is on the Marcel-Duchamp esplanade, facing the Place Verdrel, about a 10-minute walk from the Rive-Droite station.
Tip
Next door is the Musée Le Secq des Tournelles, dedicated to ironwork, in a former church that opens only in the afternoon; it's worth a visit if you have time.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen
Is there an entrance fee for the Musée des Beaux-Arts?
No for the permanent collections. Temporary exhibitions require a separate ticket.
Does the museum have Impressionist works?
Yes, one of the largest Impressionist collections in France outside the Musée d'Orsay, including a Cathedral of Rouen by Monet.
On which day is the museum closed?
On Tuesdays and on certain holidays, such as 1 January, 1 May, 1 and 11 November, and 25 December.