Located in the heart of William the Conqueror's castle, in a modern building, the fine arts museum is specialised in 16th and 18th century European painting and is among the most significant French museum in its field. The museum also features a vast display of art up through the 19ht century. The 18th century is represented by French and Italian portrait and landscape painters while the 19th century revolves around romantic and realist painters, as well as landscape painters from Barbizon and Normandy. Headline exhibition: “L’Expérience Caravage” (The Caravaggio Experience) - until 14 February. “Frits Thalow, paysagiste par nature” - 16 April to 21 September. An exhibition of the works of the landscape artist organised as part of the Normandy Impressionism Festival.
Opening
| From Monday 01 January to Tuesday 31 December | |
| 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 |
Fermé les jours fériés (Dimanche de Pâques, 1er janvier, 1er mai, jeudi de l’Ascension, 1er novembre, 25 décembre).Les 24 et 31 décembre, le musée ferme à 16h00.
Proposed services
Equipments
- Baby changing area
- Auditorium
- Bar, cafeteria, tea room
- Restaurant
- Film projection room
- Fully equipped meeting room
- Outdoor games
Services
- Library
- Shop
- Play area
- Bicycle parking
- Free WIFI
