Musée Rude, Dijon

Name: Musée Rude
Address: 8 Rue Vaillant, Dijon, 21000, France
Telephone: +33 3 80 74 52 09

#5 among attractions in Dijon

Museum, Art museum, Top attraction, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Musée Rude is an art museum dedicated to the French sculptor François Rude. It has the "Musée de France" label and has been housed since 1947 in a part of the former Église Saint-Étienne of Dijon, built during the 11th century. The museum displays life-size plaster casts acquired by the Dijon municipality between 1887 and 1910, which are major works by the artist exhibited in other museums in France. The museum also displays archaeological crypt of the 11th century and the former St. Stephen's Gate of the Dijon castrum of the 3rd century on which the church is built. Open from 9:30 am to 6 pm from 1 June to 30 September, the museum is free. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1947 (77 years ago)Coordinates: 47°19'16"N, 5°2'39"E

Address

8 Rue VaillantCentre Sud (Saint-Michel)Dijon 21000 France

Contact

+33 3 80 74 52 09

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Musée Rude open?

Musée Rude is open:

Monday 10 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Musée Rude?

Nearby attractions include Saint Stephen's Church, Dijon (1 min walk), Musée Magnin, Dijon (3 min walk), Brasserie des Beaux-Arts, Dijon (3 min walk), Tour Philippe Le Bon, Dijon (4 min walk).

How to get to Musée Rude by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musée Rude:

Bus

Théâtre • Lines: B11, City, L6 (2 min walk)
Saint-Michel • Lines: B11, L6 (2 min walk)

Tram

Godrans Les Halles • Lines: T1, T2 (10 min walk)
République • Lines: T1, T2 (10 min walk)

Train

Dijon-Porte-Neuve (14 min walk)
Dijon-Ville (21 min walk)