Musée d'Art moderne Richard-Anacréon

About the museum

The museum owes its existence to the generosity of Richard Anacréon (1907–1992), a bookseller and collector from the Haute Ville of Granville. Based in Paris, he opened the bookshop “l’Originale” in 1943, frequented by many writers and artists. In the 1980s, he gave his hometown around 280 artworks and 550 “truffées” editions (books enriched with dedications, drawings and letters), on the condition that a museum bear his name in his childhood neighborhood.

The museum opened in 1985 in the former Paul Bert school on Place de l’Isthme, within the ramparts, with a panoramic view of the seaside town. The entire Anacréon collection joined it upon his death in 1992.

The collections continue to grow through purchases, gifts and deposits, notably from the Musée national d’art moderne in 2002 and the Centre Pompidou in 2021. The permanent display, redesigned in March 2025, brings together paintings, drawings and sculptures from the 20th century around the themes of portrait and landscape, set in dialogue with books, manuscripts and correspondence. The holdings comprise about 3,000 objects.

Highlights

• Collection of bookseller Richard Anacréon: artworks and “truffées” editions
• 20th-century paintings and sculptures on the themes of portrait and landscape
• Deposits from the Centre Pompidou, with works by Lhote, Dufy and Marcoussis
• Dialogue between fine arts and literature
• Panoramic view of the seaside town from the ramparts

Permanent exhibition

• Collection permanente – portraits et paysages – The display, redesigned in March 2025, sets 20th-century paintings, drawings and sculptures in dialogue with books, manuscripts and correspondence.

Founded

1985

Operated by

Ville de Granville

Director

Cindy Levinspuhl

Admission & discounts

Free admission: First Sunday of each month

The full price of €6.50 gives access to the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Free with proof: under-26s, job seekers, holders of the Pass MamRA, people with disabilities and one companion, ICOM members, holders of the Ministry of Culture card, the Pass Accueil Normandie or the Museo Pass, journalists, tour guides, city employees. Prices are subject to change by municipal council decision.

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The museum offers free and paid activities for children, families and adults: parent-child workshops (ages 3–10), storytelling walks, art workshops.

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Exhibition rooms, screening room and reception areas can be rented for seminars, meetings, yoga sessions or workshops; rates on request.

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