Museum
Musée de la Loire
Let yourself be surprised by the Loire Museum! The Musée de la Loire, which has been awarded the "Musée de France" label, offers you a privileged encounter between the Loire and the fine arts. Discover rich and varied collections, presented in the heart of a historic monument: a former Augustinian convent.
Immerse yourself in the Loire of yesteryear! Immerse yourself in the history of the bargemen, washerwomen and sand-pullers by discovering the objects they left us which still bear witness to their vanished trade. Thanks to numerous models, you can sail on the various Loire boats for a journey through the history of river navigation.
On the first floor, two rooms are reserved for temporary exhibitions (once or twice a year). Discover the museum's modern paintings. Change worlds and continue your visit through a remarkable Fine Arts collection. From Vlaminck to Dufy, via Derain, Chagall and many others, take the time to admire the works of the Ecole de Paris artists of the early 20th century.
Come and visit the museum with your family, Ver-Vert, the Loire parrot, guides children along the water.
Enjoy your visit!
- French, English
- Credit card, Payment cards, Cheques and postal orders, Cash, Eurocard - Mastercard, Bank transfers, Visa
- Animaux interdits
Équipements
- Picnic area
- Parking
- Film projection room
- Fully equipped meeting room
- Toilettes
- Shop
- Wireless service
- Specific theme activities
- Adult workshop
- Junior workshop
- Conferences
- Temporary exhibitions
Tarifs & Horaires
Ouverture :
Du 01/11/2025 au 20/12/2025.
Fermé le(s) : Tuesday, Sunday, Saturday morning
Du 21/12/2025 au 04/01/2026.
Fermé le(s) : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Du 05/01/2026 au 01/03/2026 de 08:30 à 12:00 - de 13:30 à 17:30.
Fermé le(s) : Saturday, Sunday
Du 05/01/2026 au 27/02/2026 de 08:30 à 12:00 - de 13:30 à 17:30.
Fermé le(s) : Saturday, Sunday
Du 02/03/2026 au 31/10/2026 de 10:00 à 12:00 - de 14:00 à 18:00.
Fermé le(s) : Tuesday, Saturday morning, Sunday morning
Du 02/11/2026 au 19/12/2026 de 10:00 à 12:00 - de 14:00 à 17:30.
Fermé le(s) : Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
April to October:
Every day except Tuesday: 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 2pm to 6pm
Closed on 1st May
November to December:
Every day except Tuesday and Sunday: 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5.30pm
Saturdays and public holidays: 2pm to 5.30pm
The museum is closed on the last Sunday before Christmas and until 1 March, but groups are welcome by prior arrangement.
- Gratuities (1st Sunday of each month Disabled people Culture Pass BFC Youth Benefits Card CNAS ICOM Friends of the Cosne Museum)
See the health protocol for this = https://www.museedelaloire.fr/protocole-sanitaire-covid19/
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