Musée départemental d'Art ancien et contemporain
Museum of the Vosges department in Épinal, currently closed; its holdings include works by Rembrandt and Georges de La Tour.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in Épinal by the Conseil général on September 4, 1822 to house the collection of the Princes of Salm. In 1829 the Duke of Choiseul gave twenty-five paintings. From 1975 onwards the institution acquired important works from the second half of the 20th century, which gave it its character as a museum of both ancient and contemporary art.
A new, enlarged and restructured building was completed in 1992. The museum has held the “Musée de France” label since 2003.
The collections cover archaeology, decorative arts, modern and contemporary art, fine arts, ethnology, history, photography, natural sciences, and technology and industry. Among the best-known works are “Mater Dolorosa” by Rembrandt and “Job raillé par sa femme” by Georges de La Tour.
The museum is currently closed to the public for renovation and refurbishment work, with reopening announced for 2027.
Highlights
- “Mater Dolorosa” by Rembrandt
- “Job raillé par sa femme” by Georges de La Tour
- Collection of the Princes of Salm, the origin of the museum
- Modern and contemporary art from the second half of the 20th century
- Founded
- 1822
- Operated by
- Département des Vosges
- Visitors per year
- approx. 30,955
Admission & discounts
The museum is closed for works; reopening is announced for 2027.
Accessibility
The museum is closed for works; reopening is announced for 2027.
Kids & families
The museum is closed for works; reopening is announced for 2027.
Getting there & parking
The museum is closed for works; reopening is announced for 2027.
Amenities & dining
The museum is closed for works; reopening is announced for 2027.
Events & venue rental
The museum is closed for works; reopening is announced for 2027.
