Musée des Beaux-Arts et d’Archéologie

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About

Near the cathedral, the former Saint-Loup Abbey, founded at the dawn of the Middle Ages and now rebuilt, houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie.

The collections of the Musée des Beaux-Arts originated from the confiscations during the Revolution.

They were brought together in two locations: Notre-Dame-aux-Nonnains Abbey, now the Aube Prefecture, and Saint-Loup Abbey.
Of the confiscations, the most important was undoubtedly that of the Chapelle-Godefroy complex, which belonged to Philibert Orry (1689-1747), Controller General of Finances and Director of the King's Buildings (Natoire, Boullogne, Desportes, Boucher, Castelli, Hubert Robert and Watteau).

Other large residences produced essential works: the Château de Pont-sur-Seine (Bellotto, Champaigne), the Château de Saint-Liébault (busts by Girardon).

At the same time, confiscations from religious communities have enriched the collection with works, mostly by 17th century Trojan artists (Jacques de Létin).

The idea of opening the museum came from the Société Académique de l'Aube. It did so from 1826 to 1831, the date of the official inauguration. It ran the museum for over a century, before handing it over to the City of Troyes in the aftermath of the Second World War.

In 1833, the first major donation to the museum came from the Langrois painter Dominique Morlot, who bequeathed 46 paintings by Vernet, Allegrain and Tassel.

Other donations have added to the collections: Joseph Audiffred (Rubens, Hudson), Charles des Guerrois, Albert Mérat, Madame Mitantier, the Sardin family and the Friends of the Museums, who have significantly enriched the collections (Lhomme, Picart, Baudesson, Mignard, van Lint, van Bijlert, etc.).

Finally, the museum benefits from prestigious deposits, notably from the Louvre (Mignard, Le Brun, Vasari).

Languages

  • English

Opening

Opening from 01 April 2024 to 31 October 2024
DaysHours
Monday 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 18h00
Tuesday 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 18h00
Wednesday 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 18h00
Thursday 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 18h00
Friday 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 18h00
Saturday 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 18h00
Sunday 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 18h00

Opening from 01 November 2024 to 31 March 2025
DaysHours
Monday 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 17h00
Wednesday 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 17h00
Thursday 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 17h00
Friday 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 17h00
Saturday 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 17h00
Sunday 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 17h00

Exceptional(s) closure(s)

  • 01/01/2024
  • 01/05/2024
  • 01/11/2024
  • 11/11/2024
  • 25/12/2024

Rate

Adult : of 3,50€ at 7 € Group adults : 4 €
Rate Min. Max.
Adult
3.50€: when one or more exhibition halls are closed, otherwise 7€.
Min: 3,50€ Max: 7€
Group adults
Groups (over 12 people)
Min: 4€ Max: 4€

Free admission for all, on the 1st Sunday of each month. Free admission for Troyens from January 8 to February 29, 2024 and all year round, on the 1st Saturday of each month (on presentation of the Pass'Troyen).
Free admission (on presentation of proof): young people under 26, jobseekers, disabled people and accompanying persons, ICOM, journalists, tour guides.

Payment

  • Bons CAF
  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Cash

Services

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Guided tours

Activities

  • Activity
  • Children's entertainment
  • Temporary exhibition