Culture et Musées

Nîmes has been awarded the " Ville d'Art et d'Histoire" (City of Art and History) label, and offers an exceptional setting for lovers of culture, history and heritage. A veritable open-air museum, the city's charm lies in the richness of its perfectly preserved ancient monuments, as well as the diversity and quality of its cultural offerings. Throughout the year, Nîmes hosts a large number of temporary and permanent exhibitions in its five major museums - including the famous Musée de la Romanité, the Musée des Beaux-Arts, the Carré d'Art, the Musée du Vieux Nîmes and the Musée d'Histoire naturelle - as well as in its municipal art galleries. Each of these venues offers immersion in a variety of artistic worlds, from archaeology to contemporary art, local history and the natural sciences.

To make it easier to discover this exceptional cultural offer, Nîmes Tourist Office offers a practical and advantageous tool: the Citypass. Available in 2, 4 or 7-day formulas, this pass provides unique access to each of the partner sites during its period of validity. Citypass is the ideal way to organize a cultural stay in Nîmes, whether for a day, a weekend or several days. It allows you to visit the must-see sites at your own pace, discover unique exhibitions and delve into the fascinating history of a city marked by the Roman imprint. Whether you're passionate about art, curious about history, or simply in search of new discoveries, Nîmes invites you to explore its cultural treasures and enjoy an unforgettable experience, between its thousand-year-old heritage and contemporary creation.