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Museums in Normandy

The Bayeux Tapestry, the Mémorial de Caen and the D-Day landing beaches, Impressionist art in Giverny and Le Havre and the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Rouen.

137Museums
97Cities & towns
29with free admission
RouenRegional capital
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Normandy Museum Guide

Our guide lists 137 museums in Normandy across 97 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Rouen (10), Caen (6), and Le Havre (6).

Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (34%), Art & Design (20%), and Science & Technology (10%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.

29 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €9.

40 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 75 offer dedicated programs for families, and 17 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

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Frequently asked questions

How many museums are there in Normandy?

Our directory currently lists 137 museums in Normandy across 97 towns and cities.

What are the best-known museums in Normandy?

Some of the best known are Musée maritime fluvial et portuaire de Rouen, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, Mémorial de Caen, Musée d'art moderne André-Malraux, and Mémorial Pegasus.

Which museums in Normandy offer free admission?

29 museums are free to visit – for example Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, Musée d'Art, Histoire et Archéologie d'Évreux, Musée Alfred-Canel, and Musée national de l'Éducation.

Which museums in Normandy are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 41 are open, such as Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, Mémorial de Caen, and Musée Nicolas-Poussin.

Which museums in Normandy are wheelchair accessible?

40 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Musée maritime fluvial et portuaire de Rouen, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, and Mémorial de Caen. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit museums in Normandy?

A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €21. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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