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Museums of Laval

Mayenne (53)Pays de la Loire

2 labeled museums

On recense 2 musées labellisés « Musée de France » à Laval (Mayenne). Les 2 institutions muséales de Laval rassemblent des collections de nature diverse. Située dans le Mayenne, Laval bénéficie de l'offre culturelle départementale.

Museums in Laval

Musée des sciences

Laval — Mayenne
Archaeology Natural Sciences Science and Industry

Musée du Vieux-Château

Laval — Mayenne
Modern and Contemporary Art Fine Arts Ethnology

Laval Museums

With 2 « Musée de France » labeled museums, Laval holds a significant place in the cultural landscape of the Mayenne department. Each museum in the city preserves collections that reflect the richness of the local heritage and offer visitors a variety of discoveries.

Domains and Collections

The museums of Laval present collections covering the following fields: Archéologie, Sciences de la nature, Technique et industrie, Art moderne et contemporain, Beaux-arts, Ethnologie, Afrique, Amérique. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, whether art, history, science, or local traditions.

Plan your visit to Laval

To visit the museums of Laval, 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.

Laval in the Mayenne department

Laval is part of the Mayenne department (MayenneCode), in the Pays de la Loire region. Other municipalities in the department also house labeled museums. A stay in the region allows you to combine visiting the museums of Laval 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

Laval hosts 2 museums bearing the 'Museum of France' label, awarded by the Ministry of Culture.

Museums in Laval 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.

Laval is located in the Mayenne 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.