Chartres (Eure-et-Loir) réunit 2 musées dans son patrimoine culturel. Les 2 musées de Chartres offrent une diversité de collections. La commune de Chartres est rattachée au département Eure-et-Loir.
Museums in Chartres
Chartres Museums
The city of Chartres, located in the Eure-et-Loir department in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is home to 2 museums bearing the « Musée de France » label. These institutions serve as key venues for the conservation and dissemination of the territory's artistic, historical, and scientific heritage.
Domains and Collections
The museums of Chartres present collections covering the following fields: Arts décoratifs, Art moderne et contemporain, Beaux-arts, Ethnologie, Afrique, Amérique, Océanie, Archéologie. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, whether art, history, science, or local traditions.
Plan your visit to Chartres
To visit the museums of Chartres, check the page of each institution on our website. You will find the address and available information. As opening hours and admission fees vary by museum, it is recommended to contact the institution directly before your visit. The municipality may also have a tourist office that centralizes practical information.
Chartres in the Eure-et-Loir department
Chartres is part of the Eure-et-Loir department (Eure-et-LoirCode), in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Other municipalities in the department also house labeled museums. A stay in the region allows you to combine visiting the museums of Chartres with those in neighboring cities.
Data sources
The information presented comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Chartres hosts 2 museums bearing the 'Museum of France' label, awarded by the Ministry of Culture.
Museums in Chartres cover various fields: fine arts, archaeology, history, natural sciences, decorative arts, ethnology.
Prices vary. Many offer free admission on the first Sunday of the month and reduced rates.
Check the details of each museum for the full address. Most are accessible by public transportation.
Yes, digitized works are accessible via the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility depends on each establishment. Contact the museum before your visit.
Chartres is located in the Eure-et-Loir department.
Many museums offer guided tours and workshops. Inquire directly with the establishment.
Museums participate in national events (Night of Museums, Heritage Days) and host temporary exhibitions.
The data come from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under Open License v2.0.