Musée d'art moderne André-Malraux
Museum of modern art in Le Havre, in a glass and steel building facing the sea, rich in Impressionist and Fauvist works, from Boudin to Dufy.
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About the museum
The first fine arts museum in Le Havre, built in 1845, was destroyed by the bombings of September 1944. Only the paintings, which had been moved to safety during the war, were saved. In 1951 the city decided to rebuild a modern museum, driven by Georges Salles, director of the Musées de France, and Reynold Arnould, curator of the city's museums.
The new building was designed by the architects Guy Lagneau, Raymond Audigier, Michel Weill and Jean Dimitrijevic, with engineers including Jean Prouvé. A cube of glass, steel and aluminium, it lets light in from every side and can be easily reconfigured. In front of the façade stands Le Signal, a monumental sculpture by Henri-Georges Adam. André Malraux opened the building on 24 June 1961 as a Musée-Maison de la culture, a venue for exhibitions, concerts and lectures.
The building was restructured between 1995 and 1999 by Emmanuelle and Laurent Beaudouin, and the mezzanine was redesigned in 2006. In 2011 the museum became the Musée d'art moderne André Malraux, shortened to MuMa.
The collections grew through several gifts and bequests: the studio holdings of Eugène Boudin in 1900, the Marande bequest in 1936, the bequest of Raoul Dufy's widow in 1963, and the donations of the Senn-Foulds family in 2004 and 2009. The museum thus holds one of the richest French collections centred on Impressionism.
Highlights
- Studio holdings of Eugène Boudin, including 240 painted sketches
- Works by Raoul Dufy from his widow's bequest
- Impressionist works by Monet, Renoir, Pissarro and Sisley
- Fauve and Nabi painters, including Marquet, Matisse, Vallotton and Vuillard
- Glass and steel architecture of 1961 facing the sea, with the sculpture Le Signal
Permanent exhibition
- Collections permanentes – Paintings from the 15th to the 21st century, with a focus on Eugène Boudin, Impressionism, Fauvism and Raoul Dufy, plus sculpture and photography.
- Founded
- 1961
- Operated by
- Ville du Havre
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Large families, groups of 6 or more, holders of a disability card, Friends of the Museum (AMAM) and subscribers to certain partner museums, with proof |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 25 · Free admission for under-26s |
| Seniors | –No specific rate |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3companion free · Reduced rate for holders of a disability card, where the document provides for it |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission with proof |
| Groups (6+ people) | €3 per personReduced rate for organised groups of 6 or more (single payment); booking required |
| Families | –Reduced rate for large families |
| Pass Musées du Havre (one year, unlimited access to temporary exhibitions) | €20€10 for Friends of the Museum |
| Children's workshop (from) | €3Booking required |
| Workshop for adults and teenagers (from) | €7Booking required |
Free admission: Free for everyone on the first Saturday of every month
One ticket gives access to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. From 29 September to 27 November 2026: €5 (reduced €3) for the permanent collections. From 28 November 2026 to 31 October 2027: €10 (reduced €6), including the current temporary exhibition. Admission is also free, with proof, for job seekers, recipients of social minimum benefits, journalists, tour guides, teachers taking part in an educational project, and holders of the ICOM, Culture and Museopass cards. The Pass Tourisme Le Havre – Étretat (24, 48 or 72 hours) also gives access to the museum.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Ramp and elevator; wheelchairs and folding seats are lent at reception. The accessible entrance is on Rue Benjamin-Normand (please ring the intercom), with 2 reserved parking spaces. Sign-language tours and tours for people with learning disabilities are available on request, one month in advance.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 25 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Stroller-friendly
Workshops for children aged 4 to 6 and 7 to 13, on weekdays and during school holidays (booking required); pushchairs lent at reception in exchange for ID; free admission for under-26s.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Hôtel de Ville
Tram from the SNCF station to the Hôtel de Ville stop; LiA network buses
By car
Free parking
Free parking nearby; coach parking on Rue Benjamin-Normand; 2 spaces reserved for disabled visitors
- Accessible parking
By train from Paris Saint-Lazare, on the Paris – Le Havre line.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
Les Fauves café-restaurant facing the sea (lunch service 12:00 to 14:00, booking advised); bookshop; free cloakroom and lockers; “visite-muma” Wi-Fi network for the audio guide on smartphones.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Conference room and restaurant (70 seated or 100 standing) for conventions, seminars and presentations; self-guided visits and mediation optional; rates on request.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photos are allowed without flash or tripod; filming is prohibited. |
| Good to know | Free audio guide on your smartphone via the museum's Wi-Fi (muma.wivi.fr). Free commented tours with your entry ticket, booking required. Booking is mandatory for all school groups. |
