Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen

Museum Caen, Normandy, France
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What to expect

The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen is a fine arts museum that presents a vast panorama of creation from the 15th to the 20th century. It conserves one of the richest collections of paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries, including works by Italian, French, Flemish, and Dutch artists. The museum also features a collection of prints, including works by Callot, Dürer, Rembrandt, and Tiepolo. The museum's collection includes works by famous artists such as Poussin, Champaigne, Rubens, and Boucher, as well as a collection of 19th-century paintings by artists such as Géricault, Delacroix, and Courbet. The museum also has a collection of 20th-century art, including works by artists such as Balthus, Joan Mitchell, and Vieira da Silva

Plan your family visit to the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen with these blog insights 👇

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This weekend, we go to the museum!

This weekend, we go to the museum!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the museum with our kids, exploring the collection of modern and contemporary art, and participating in various activities such as describing artworks, comparing portraits with photography, and searching for specific artworks

Highlights: The kids enjoyed describing artworks, comparing portraits with photography, and searching for specific artworks, while the adults appreciated the collection of modern and contemporary art ✨