Musée des Arts Naïfs et Populaires de Noyers
Noyers · Yonne · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
This place took part in the 2026 European Heritage Days (18–20 September).
Housed in a former college in Noyers, a village classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, this museum preserves collections of naive, raw, and popular arts spread over three floors and 1500 m² of exhibition space. Founded in 1881 by Jean-Étienne Miltiade Simmonet de Bresse de Préfontaine, it brings together eclectic ensembles: paintings by naive masters such as Bombois and Bauchant, contemporary art works, collections of ex-votos, lithographed metal boxes, as well as historical albums by Hokusai. The museum was notably enriched in 1987 by a donation from artist Jacques Yankel and also preserves collections of popular art from southern Europe, Asia, and Latin America. It ranks among the first painting museums in the Yonne.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · Closed
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:00–18:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:00–18:30
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:00–18:30
- Friday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:00–18:30
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:00–18:30
- Sunday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:00–18:30
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
25 Rue de l'Église
Phone number
+33 3 86 82 89 09Official website
noyers-en-bourgogne.comGoogle Maps
View on Google MapsGetting there
Nearest station
Massangis, 8.7 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
40 min by car from Auxerre.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Atelier Véronique Despinois (3.4 km), La galerie écossaise (3.6 km), Galerie Alfred Grévin (15.0 km).
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