The Nantes History Museum
🏛️ Nantes History Museum: Between Heritage and Modernity
🌍 A Must-See
The Nantes History Museum invites you on a true journey through time in the heart of the famous Château des Ducs de Bretagne (Castle of the Dukes of Brittany).
This essential Nantes museum offers a unique perspective on the city's evolution, from its medieval origins to the dynamic metropolis it is today.
A must-see for anyone exploring Nantes' heritage!
🏰 An Immersive Experience at the Castle
Housed in 32 prestigious rooms of the castle, the museum offers a modern scenographic experience enhanced with immersive digital displays.
More than 1,150 objects from the collection retrace the major stages of Nantes' history: ducal Brittany, great maritime adventures, the Industrial Revolution, the Atlantic Slave Trade, the two World Wars, and the city's evolution.
🏆 Major Collections and Themes
The museum offers a connected and contemporary vision of Nantes' history, open to the world, with a final room featuring an original multimedia artwork.
A unique way to end your visit on an artistic and unconventional note!
Discover 5 major thematic sections:
- 🏰 The history of the castle and ducal Brittany
- ⚓ Port and industrial activity, including the LU and BN brands
- 🛠️ The economic and social evolution of the city
- 🌍 The Atlantic slave trade, slavery, and the World Wars
- 📜 The Edict of Nantes, presented interactively
ℹ️ Practical Information
📍 Address: 4 Place Marc Elder, 44000 Nantes
⌚️ Opening Hours: Castle interior, museum, and exhibitions:
- 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closed on Mondays
- July 1st to August 31st: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Annual closure: January 1st, May 1st, November 1st, December 25th
- Full price: €9
- Reduced rate: €5 (ages 18-25, students, teachers, large family card holders, etc.)
- Free: under 18, job seekers, RSA (French minimum income benefit) recipients, people with disabilities (+ one accompanying person), holders of certain passes (Nantes Pass, Museum Pass, etc.)
🔔 Free for everyone every first Sunday of the month (except July and August)
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