Free
First Sunday of every month
This event is scheduled for the following dates
Sunday December 06th 2026
Sunday January 03rd 2027
Sunday February 07th 2027
Sunday March 07th 2027
Sunday April 04th 2027
Sunday May 02nd 2027
Sunday June 06th 2027
Sunday September 05th 2027
Sunday October 03rd 2027
Sunday November 07th 2027
Sunday December 05th 2027
The Musée d’histoire de Nantes and its temporary exhibitions are free on the first Sunday of every month (except in July and August).
With its multimedia stations, the History Museum is at the cutting edge of contemporary museography. Throughout its 32 rooms, it showcases over 1,500 objects in its collection. A visit here paints a portrait of the city from its origins to the present metropolis we know and love today.
Visit on your own
In the heart of Nantes’ medieval district, discover the Château des ducs de Bretagne: an emblematic landmark that was built in the late 15th century by Duke François II and his daughter, Anne of Brittany.
Several itineraries are available to discover this monument and its resolutely contemporary history museum. The sections on the Slave Trade, slavery, and the two World Wars have become international references. Come discover the remarkable architecture and landmark events that make up the history of both the city and the castle: the Edict of Nantes, industrialization (LU, BN), and shipbuilding, to name just a few.