Jules Verne Museum, Literary museum in Nantes, France.
The Jules Verne Museum is a literary collection housed in a 19th-century mansion located in Nantes. Visitors find manuscripts, first editions, personal items, and materials across multiple rooms that document the life and stories of the famous author.
The museum was established in 1978 and uses an existing 19th-century mansion as its location. The opening coincided with the 150th anniversary of the author's birth and turned the place into a center for his literary legacy.
The museum shows how Verne's works shaped people's imagination and continue to influence readers today. The exhibition rooms convey how literature played a role in cultural history and connected science with adventure.
The museum is accessible on most weekdays, with longer opening hours during the summer months. Visitors should plan their visit and note that hours vary depending on the season.
The museum has a special information system that catalogs over 20,000 geographic locations mentioned in the author's books. This extensive directory helps visitors discover and trace the real settings of his stories.
Location: Nantes
Inception: April 12, 1978
Official opening: 1978
Address: 3 Rue de l'Hermitage, 44100 Nantes
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-12:00,14:00-18:00; Tuesday off; July-August Monday-Sunday 10:00-19:00
Phone: +33240697252
Email: musee-julesverne@nantesmetropole.fr
Website: https://en-julesverne.nantesmetropole.fr/home.html
GPS coordinates: 47.20162,-1.57735
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41
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