Musée des Beaux-Arts de Valenciennes

The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Valenciennes is an art museum housing around 15,000 works spanning from ancient artifacts to 20th century creations. The collection focuses especially on Flemish baroque paintings and French artistic traditions from the region.

The museum was founded in 1801 through the Académie valenciennoise de peinture et de sculpture and relocated to its current building in 1909, designed by Paul Dusart. This move marked its transition to a larger, more established institutional presence.

The collection features works by renowned painters such as Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck, as well as artists from the region who shaped Northern French artistic traditions. These paintings continue to define how visitors understand the area's artistic legacy.

The museum is currently closed for renovations but continues to organize workshops and events to keep engaged with the public. Check the current status before planning a visit to confirm when you can enter.

The museum holds a remarkably large collection of ancient artifacts that often go unnoticed, even though they provide important context for the later artworks. These archaeological pieces reveal the region's longer cultural history beyond the paintings.

Location: Valenciennes

Inception: 1909

Architects: Paul Dusart

Phone: +33327225720

Website: https://valenciennesmusee.valenciennes.fr

GPS coordinates: 50.35760,3.53076

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:25