The museum building is a protected UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the Place Stanislas ensemble.
The basement displays authentic 15th-century defensive walls that were once part of the Ducal city's ramparts.
The Daum collection includes over 600 pieces of glasswork, showcasing the history of the Nancy School of art nouveau.
The gallery houses a rare early work by Caravaggio, 'The Annunciation'.
The expansion by architect Laurent Beaudouin in 1999 increased the exhibition space by 2,000 square meters.
The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy is housed within an 18th-century pavilion that was part of the original urban planning of Place Stanislas. Its collection spans European fine arts from the 14th century to the contemporary era. The museum is particularly renowned for its extensive holdings of Daum glass, which documents the evolution of Nancy’s glassmaking industry. The basement level features remains of the city's 15th-century fortifications, specifically the bastion d'Haussonville. The painting collection includes significant works by Caravaggio, Rubens, and Delacroix. The museum was expanded in 1999 to incorporate a modern wing. It serves as a central repository for art history in the Grand Est region.
The dramatic staircase in the modern wing provides a striking architectural frame for interior photography.
Visit the basement level first to see the historical fortifications before proceeding to the upper galleries.
Pick up a specialized guide at the entrance if you are interested in the Nancy School glass movement.
Check the temporary exhibition calendar online in advance, as these often occupy the lower levels.
Attempting to see the entire collection in under an hour; the layout is multi-level and requires more time for the fortifications and modern wing.
Closed on Tuesdays.
