Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers

About the museum

The museum is housed in the Logis Barrault, a 15th-century mansion built for Olivier Barrault, treasurer of Brittany and mayor of Angers. The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1902. A 17th-century seminary and 19th-century extensions complete the ensemble.

In 1887 the Galerie Beaurepaire was built to display the sculptures of David d'Angers and his pupils. After five years of work, the museum reopened in 2004 with a completely redesigned display covering about 3,000 m².

The route is organised in two circuits: one devoted to fine arts, from the 17th century to contemporary art, the other to the history of Angers, from Gallo-Roman antiquity onward. The museum shows French and European painters, 20th-century artists from Angers and a room dedicated to François Morellet. On the garden terrace stands a sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle.

Highlights

• Paintings by Philippe de Champaigne, Chardin and Ingres
• “Le Banquet des dieux”, a painting by Van Balen and Brueghel de Velours
• Galerie Beaurepaire, devoted to sculptures by David d'Angers
• Room dedicated to François Morellet
• Route through the history of Angers, from Gallo-Roman antiquity to the Middle Ages
• “L'Arbre-serpents” by Niki de Saint Phalle on the garden terrace

Permanent exhibitions

• Parcours Beaux-Arts – Paintings, sculptures and decorative arts from the 17th century to contemporary art, including a room dedicated to François Morellet.
• Parcours Histoire d'Angers – Archaeological and medieval objects that tell the history of the city, from the Gallo-Roman period to the Middle Ages.

Founded

1801

Operated by

Ville d'Angers

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Free for everyone every day from 17:00 to 18:00

Admission is also free for many other visitors: school groups and leisure centres from Angers, tour guides, holders of the press card or ICOM members, teachers from the urban area, holders of the Angers City Pass or the Pass VIP en Anjou, among others. The Muséolib' pass (€15) and the Muséofil' pass (€20) give unlimited access to the collections and exhibitions.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• 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 states that it is fully accessible, with automatic doors at the entrance on Place Saint-Éloi, interior lifts and a platform lift on the garden terrace. Wheelchairs and folding seats can be borrowed at the reception desk. Accessible parking spaces are located on Rue Toussaint and Rue des Lices; drop-off takes place on Place Saint-Éloi, after calling 02 41 05 38 38. A staff member is present in every room.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Activities for children from the age of 2 (about 30 minutes, small groups, booking required), drawing tours for the whole family from the age of 6 and workshops during the school holidays. A children's package gives access to four activities over one year.

Getting there & parking

The main entrance is on Place Saint-Éloi. Angers is about 1 hr 30 min from Paris and 35 minutes from Nantes by train.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Bookshop and museum shop with art books.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Reception rooms in a historic building in the city centre and an auditorium, for receptions, evening events, breakfasts, seminars, gala dinners, meetings and colloquia. Guided visits of the collections can be added.

Plan your visit