Arsenal Saint-Jean
Soissons’ municipal museum of contemporary art, housed in a 19th-century arsenal within the former Saint-Jean-des-Vignes abbey.
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About the museum
The Arsenal stands in the former Saint-Jean-des-Vignes abbey in Soissons. The building dates from the 19th century and offers very large spaces.
Since 1995, these spaces have housed a museum and temporary exhibitions devoted to contemporary art. The city’s collections include almost 400 catalogued works and form one of the main contemporary art holdings in the Hauts-de-France region.
The Arsenal belongs to the museums of the City of Soissons, which also include the Musée d'art et d'histoire Saint-Léger and the Centre de conservation et d'études archéologiques. The latter is located at the same address.
Highlights
- Almost 400 contemporary art works in the city’s collections
- Large spaces of a 19th-century arsenal
- Temporary exhibitions of contemporary art
- Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility
- Founded
- 1995
- Operated by
- Ville de Soissons
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2 |
| Visitors with disabilities | –Free admission on presentation of proof. |
| Combined ticket for the Soissons museum sites, full price | €5 |
| Combined ticket for the Soissons museum sites, reduced rate | €3 |
Free admission: The first Sunday of every month, for everyone.
The single ticket (€3) gives access to one site. Free admission is granted on presentation of proof of eligibility. Only cash and checks are accepted; card payment is not possible.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the City of Soissons, the Arsenal is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Animals are not allowed, except guide dogs for the blind and assistance dogs.
Kids & families
According to the City of Soissons, the museums are open to everyone, from an early age.
Getting there & parking
The Arsenal is at 11 rue Saint-Jean, at the same address as the Centre de conservation et d'études archéologiques.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Restaurant: not available
The Soissons museums have neither a restaurant nor food sales. Restrooms are located on the ground floor of the Arsenal.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | no |
|---|---|
| Photography | Photography is allowed without flash. |
| Good to know | No audioguide: texts and wall labels explain the works in the galleries. Individual visitors do not need to book. |
