An artistic movement of the late 19th century, theArt Nouveau is developing all over Europe, in cities like Barcelona, Vienna, Paris…but also Nancy!
Known as the "Nancy School", naturalist inspiration is predominant. To learn all about this great artistic movement and be immersed in the atmosphere of the end of the 19th century, head to the Nancy School Museum and the Villa Majorelle, entirely dedicated to the Nancy movement.
The Musée de l'École de Nancy is one of the few French museums dedicated to Art Nouveau . Inside, you will discover beautiful collections of furniture, objets d'art, glassware, ceramics, and stained glass. You will learn about the multidisciplinary artists such as Émile Gallé , glassmaker and leader of the École de Nancy; Victor Prouvé, painter and sculptor; Louis Majorelle , cabinetmaker and wrought iron artist; and Jacques Grüber , master glassmaker.
learn moreLocated a stone's throw from the Musée de l'École de Nancy, the Villa Majorelle is the first Art Nouveau house in Nancy . Formerly the home of the artist Louis Majorelle and his family, the villa recreates the atmosphere of an Art Nouveau interior.
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The Ecole de Nancy Museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays as well as on January 1, May 1, July 14, November 1 and December 25.
Since 1999, the City of Nancy has been a member of the Art Nouveau Network for the preservation and heritage of Art Nouveau, which includes around twenty cities.
June 10th is International Art Nouveau Day. The opportunity to (re)discover the Ecole de Nancy museum and the many events for the occasion!
Since 2005, all museums have been open free of charge for one evening simultaneously.
Every year, the Nancy School Museum organizes activities for
European Heritage Days, traditionally held on the 3rd weekend of September.
