Musée de l'École de Nancy — Attraction in Nancy

This is a really rare gem in Nancy when it comes to Art Nouveau! I really read up it's history before I visited and its absolutely worth it. It's not too far from the city centre and Nancy railway station. You can get information about transportation to the museum from the tourism office. It started in 1964 and house in a former private château by the famous glassmaker, Émile Gallé. It's surrounded by a beautiful garden with an aquarium pavilion and a funeral monument in art nouveaux style. The main building has two sections of which one was built in late 1800s and the other in 1912 by architect, Lucien Weißenburger. Inside is just breathtaking and it doesn't follow a certain order but rather grouped in a way to reflect how art nouveaux style fits into the everyday. From stunning vases and glass bowls by Émile Gallé to spectacular lamps by Louis Majorelle (of the Daum factory displaying in Nancy Musée des Beaux-Arts) and bedroom and dining room furnishings! There's two levels of absolutely exquisite collections from leadlight glassware to furnitures and more. There's no lift access to the second level but it's wheelchair friendly entrance and the first floor exhibition and the garden. I left absolutely inspired and impressed with this art form of what's rarely known as modern style noodle style that draws on the aesthetic of curved lines! As a reaction against excessive industrialization and heavily reproduced old style arts, art nouveau sets remarkable new waves of aesthetic beauty in artform. I highly recommend visiting this gem of a museum and really appreciate this art movement of art nouveaux in the city that started it all, Nancy. It costs a mere €6.00 and absolutely worth it and suitable...

This museum is a home dedicated to Art Nouveau and was the home of collector Eugene Corbin. It’s beautifully presented with very helpful staff. They have an amazing collection of works and it’s very inspiring.

There was an on going work during our visit. This is not a wheelchair accessible museum.

However, I think it is best to switch the entrance and exit points because all that inspiration has no outlet, just the streets. The visitors should go in that small side door, go through the collection and get inspired then come out to the garden (hopefully a cafe and a shop for souvenirs). I was disappointed there weren’t any souvenirs to buy. It would’ve been nice to have a fridge magnet, tote, tea towel a replica or an art nouveau inspired jewellery to bring back. Maybe a book or two as well.

This and Villa Majorelle are within 10minutes walk, so I recommend visiting the Musee de L’ecole de Nancy in the morning then Villa Majorelle in the afternoon. You can buy combined ticket for both...

The Musée de l'École de Nancy is an absolute must-visit for anyone interested in design and decorative arts. Located in a beautifully restored mansion, the museum showcases works from the Nancy School (École de Nancy), a group of artists and craftsmen who played a crucial role in the development of the Art Nouveau style in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The collection includes stunning pieces of furniture, glass, ceramics, and more—each beautifully crafted with intricate details that epitomize the Art Nouveau movement. It’s impressive to see how the museum tells the story of the movement’s influence in Nancy, and how it shaped the decorative arts during that time.

The building itself is a masterpiece, with gorgeous architecture that mirrors the artistic vision of the period. The museum’s exhibitions are well-curated, and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, offering a lot of insights into the history of the movement. If you're visiting Nancy, this is a cultural gem you...