The Musée de Bretagne is a modern museum that tells the story of Brittany. Its permanent displays use images and artifacts to show how the pleasant, green region developed over time. The museum is an essential part of the Champs Libres, a giant complex containing the Espace des Sciences and the City Library. Make your way through the various exhibits for a better understanding of Rennes and its place in the region.
Explore the three permanent exhibitions in the museum. Find out about Brittany’s history in the World in a Microcosm display. Over 2,300 objects are scattered around the halls and open spaces of this large exhibit. Learn about major events, battles and political leaders.
Make your way to the Dreyfus Affair hall to see information pertaining to the Jewish French artillery officer who was tried and convicted for treason. The trial became famous in France for more than a decade for its complexity, injustice and implicit anti-Semitism. He was eventually exonerated after the real culprit was found. Browse the 6,800 items that put the case together in this exhibit.
Visit the 1,001 Images section of the museum. It is devoted to sense, memory and poetry. Learn about Brittany’s position in geography, humanity and culture in this profound display.
Many temporary exhibitions on the theme of Brittany appear regularly through the year. The museum is continuously acquiring new artifacts, such as the portraits of Breton royalty and items belonging to former aristocrats.
The museum is closed on Mondays but otherwise open daily from midday until evening. There is an entrance fee, which is reduced for young people.
The Musée de Bretagne is located beside the Gares and Charles de Gaulle metro stops. It is roughly 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) south of the city centre. It stands beside the Espace des Sciences, the Museum of Fine Arts and Le Liberté concert hall.
