Located in the heart of William the Conqueror's castle, in a contemporary building, the Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most important museums in France in terms of 16th and 18th-century European painting. The 18th century is represented with French and Italian portrait and landscape artists, while the 19th century reveals itself around Romantic and Realist painters and the landscape artists of Barbizon and Normandy. Tours for school groups start from primary level and up: https://mba.caen.fr/scolaires. Adult groups can also choose from our adapted and themed tours. For more information: https://mba.caen.fr/adultes
Opening
| From Tuesday 02 September 2025 to Wednesday 31 December 2025 | |
| Tuesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Wednesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Thursday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Friday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Saturday | Open from 11h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 11h to 18h |
Fermé les jours fériés suivant : dimanche de Pâques, 1er janvier, 1er mai, jeudi de l’Ascension, 25 décembre. Ouvert le 1er novembre.Les 24 et 31 décembre, le musée ferme à 16h.
| From Friday 02 January 2026 to Tuesday 30 June 2026 | |
| Tuesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Wednesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Thursday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Friday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Saturday | Open from 11h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 11h to 18h |
| From Wednesday 01 July 2026 to Monday 31 August 2026 | |
| Monday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Tuesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Wednesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Thursday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Friday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Saturday | Open from 11h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 11h to 18h |
| From Tuesday 01 September 2026 to Thursday 31 December 2026 | |
| Tuesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Wednesday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Thursday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Friday | Open from 9h30 to 12h30 and from 13h30 to 18h |
| Saturday | Open from 11h to 18h |
| Sunday | Open from 11h to 18h |
Prices
| Price | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Rate for adult groupTarifs variables selon le type de visite (commentées, croquis, exposition...) | 4€ | 5€ |
Proposed services
Equipments
- Baby changing area
- Indoor games
- Bar, cafeteria, tea room
- Restaurant
- Fully equipped meeting room
- Outdoor games
- Auditorium
Services
- Library
- Shop
- Play area
- Bicycle parking
- Free WIFI
