Musée de Nogent-sur-Marne

About the museum

The museum was founded on December 9, 1961, on the initiative of scholars passionate about the history of Nogent-sur-Marne and eastern Paris. It continued a local history society founded in 1949 and a social museum set up in 1950. Initially run by an association, it became municipal in 1976 and intercommunal in 2018 when it joined the Paris Est Marne & Bois territory. Originally housed in the Hôtel des Coignard, it reopened in 1994 at 36 boulevard Gallieni. Since 2002 it has carried the designation “Musée de France”.

The permanent exhibition shows the Marne riverbanks from the Industrial Revolution onward, preceded by a short introduction to eastern Paris at the end of the Ancien Régime. It shows the role of the railway in urban growth and Sunday excursions, the rivalry between oarsmen and sportsmen, rowing clubs, swimming and the guinguettes.

The collections are very varied: gouaches by Claude Delaunay of Nogent, prints after Watteau, autograph holdings, faience and porcelain, drawings by Jean Lefort, prints of the Pavillon Baltard and many engravings of the Île-de-France. Recent acquisitions focus on the Marne and on Nogent. About 60% of the public are school groups, and the museum also offers art workshops and courses, as well as temporary exhibitions on local history.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition on the Marne riverbanks since the Industrial Revolution
• Rowing paintings by Ferdinand Gueldry and Lucien Genin
• Collections on the railway, the guinguettes and swimming
• Free guided tours, by reservation
• Art workshops and courses for children and adults

Permanent exhibition

• Exposition permanente sur les bords de Marne – The history of the Marne riverbanks since the Industrial Revolution: railway, rowing, rowing clubs, swimming and guinguettes.

Founded

1961

Operated by

Territoire Paris Est Marne & Bois

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission. Free guided tours for adults and children, on site or online, can be booked through the Explore Paris platform. Groups (up to 50 people) can book free guided tours by reservation. The art workshops and courses are paid.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is on the third floor, with no elevator.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Educational activities are a major focus of the museum (about 60% of the public are school groups). A weekly art workshop welcomes children from age 7 on Saturdays (fully booked for 2025–2026), and five-session holiday courses are offered to children. Free guided tours for children are also available.

Getting there & parking

By car, take the A4, exit Nogent, then follow signs for Nogent centre.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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