Musée de la Faïence et des Beaux-Arts, Local museum in Nevers, France.
The Musée de la Faïence et des Beaux-Arts occupies a former Benedictine monastery and a 19th-century residence, displaying earthenware, ceramics, and paintings from different periods. The galleries hold works ranging from historical local pottery to artworks spanning the 16th through 20th centuries.
The museum was established in 1840 to preserve Nevers' ceramic heritage and moved to different locations as the collection grew. Its current home in a religious building reflects the city's effort to honor its artisan past.
Nevers earthenware represents a craft tradition that shaped the city's identity for generations, and the collection shows how potters developed distinctive styles here. The ceramics reflect the skills and creativity that made this place known across Europe.
The museum is easy to reach on foot in the city center and has wheelchair access throughout all areas. Visiting on a weekday offers a more relaxed experience with fewer visitors.
The collection includes around 290 pieces of enameled glass originally from a royal collection, decorated with folk-inspired designs that many visitors overlook. These rare objects reveal a lesser-known side of the local craft tradition.
Location: Nevers
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Ville de Nevers
Address: 16 Rue Saint-Genest, 58000 Nevers, France
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 10:00-13:00,14:00-18:00
Phone: +33386684460
Website: https://culture.nevers.fr/lieux-culturels/musee-de-la-faience-et-des-beaux-arts_2040589
GPS coordinates: 46.98610,3.15459
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45
Nevers tells its story through its buildings. The town was once home to dukes, and you can still feel this importance walking through its streets. The buildings you see date from the 11th to the 20th century and follow one after another like pages of an open book. The Ducal Palace stands in a gothic...
Nevers Cathedral
236 m
Palais ducal de Nevers
378 m
Pont de Loire
437 m
Porte du Croux
100 m
Abbaye Saint-Genest de Nevers
34 m
La chapelle Sainte-Marie
439 m
Théâtre de Nevers
422 m
Hôtel de ville de Nevers
380 m
Tour Goguin
203 m
Promenade des Remparts
89 m
Nevers railway bridge
425 m
Palais de justice de Nevers
184 m
Archaeological Museum of Nevers
93 m
Église Saint-Sauveur de Nevers
237 m
Église Notre-Dame de Nevers
53 m
Faïencerie de l'Autruche
137 m
Avant-Porte du Croux
103 m
Petit château La Gloriette
445 m
Hôtel de la Caisse d'épargne de Nevers
395 m
Magasin avenue Charles-de-Gaulle
242 m
Monument aux morts de la Nièvre
162 m
Hôtel Bourgeois
300 m
Immeuble, rue d'Auvergne, Nevers
258 m
Immeuble, 3 quai des Mariniers, Nevers
212 m
Immeuble, 11 rue des Belles-Lunettes, Nevers
300 m
Maison, 1 rue de la Parcheminerie, Nevers
346 m
Maison, 4 rue de l'Evêché, Nevers
251 m
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