French museums directory — complete list
This directory lists 20 museums with the "Museum of France" label, spread across all departments of mainland and overseas France. Search by name, city, or department, view their collections and works from the Joconde database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
The directory includes approximately 1,220 museums bearing the label « Musée de France », spread across the entire national territory — mainland and overseas — in the 101 departments.
Use the search bar at the top of the page to find a museum by its name, city, or department. You can also browse by region or department via the interactive map.
The « Musée de France » label is governed by the law of January 4, 2002. It is awarded by the Ministry of Culture to institutions whose collections have public interest and that commit to strict obligations regarding conservation, inventory, restoration, and accessibility.
Yes. The « Musée de France » label can be granted to private museums that meet the criteria defined by law. The directory lists all labeled museums, whether they are public or private.
The directory covers all types of labeled museums: fine arts museums, archaeology museums, natural history museums, science and technology museums, ethnology museums, history museums, eco-museums, and social history museums.
All information comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab). This data is regularly synchronized.
If you find an error, use the contact page. Since the data originates from the Muséofile database, major corrections should be reported directly to the Ministry of Culture via data.culture.gouv.fr.
Yes. Each museum record provides access to the artworks listed in the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. The « Artworks » section of each museum lists paintings, sculptures, and digitized objects from its collections.
The vast majority of labeled museums are open to the public, but some may be temporarily closed for renovations or restructuring. Check the museum's official website for hours before your visit.
Each department has a dedicated page accessible from the map or the list of departments. You will find all museums in the area, organized by city, with their thematic fields and practical information.