Carré d'Art Jean Bousquet
A contemporary "temple" facing the ancient Temple, Carré d'Art Jean Bousquet was designed by the famous architect Lord Norman Foster. It houses libraries, a media library, a museum and a documentation centre, like the Pompidou Centre.
Contact
16 Place de la Maison Carrée
30000
Nîmes
+33(0)466763570
info@carreartmusee.com
https://www.carreartmusee.com
With nearly 500 works, the collection forms a panorama of contemporary art since the 1960s.
The permanent collection on the first level groups the artistic movements that started in the South of France or Europe. Its constitution was based on the representation of movements, such as le Nouveau Réalisme, Supports - Surfaces and la Figuration Libre.
Open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6.30pm
Closed on 1 January, 1 May, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
More information on www.carreartmusee.com
Visit of the Carré d'Art Jean Bousquet
Carré d'art is a cultural facility in the city of Nîmes, bringing together the museum of contemporary art and the listed municipal library.
Building accessible to all
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6.30pm
Closed on 1 January, 1 May, 1 November, 11 November and 25 December
The museum is open 7 days a week, with some exceptions. Opening hours are subject to change. For more information, click here.
Thematic of the place
Free visit