musée d'Art contemporain du Val-de-Marne Museum
Contemporary art museum exhibiting modern French and international works
Outside Paris in Vitry-sur-Seine, the Musée d'Art contemporain du Val‑de‑Marne displays temporary and permanent exhibitions of contemporary art, drawing those interested in recent French and international visual practices.
musée d'Art contemporain du Val-de-Marne at a Glance#
Address: 1 Esplanade Nelson Mandela, 94000 Créteil, France
Website: https://www.macval.fr
Hours: Wed-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm, closed Mon-Tue
Admission: €6-€9 (adult)
About musée d'Art contemporain du Val-de-Marne#
Musée d’Art contemporain du Val-de-Marne (MAC/VAL) is a contemporary art museum in Vitry-sur-Seine, on the southern edge of the Paris region, devoted to post-1950 contemporary art. The museum holds exhibitions, a permanent collection, and public programming that highlight developments in painting, sculpture, photography, and multimedia work.
Galleries present rotating temporary shows and selections from the museum’s holdings, and educational activities aim to engage local and regional audiences. The building and surrounding public spaces are used for installations and outdoor events.
The museum sits in Vitry-sur-Seine in the Val-de-Marne department of Île-de-France, easily reached from central Paris by regional transit.
- Collection focus: Opened in the 2000s, the museum focuses on contemporary art from the post-1950 period with a particular emphasis on French artists and regional collections.
How to Get to musée d'Art contemporain du Val-de-Marne#
By metro/RER: Take the Paris RER A to Vincennes and then local transit or bus connections to Créteil; alternatively, from Paris center take the metro to Porte Dorée and transfer to bus lines serving Créteil. By car: Access via A86 and follow signs for Créteil; limited parking on-site.
Tips for Visiting musée d'Art contemporain du Val-de-Marne#
- Visit on the evening of their temporary exhibition openings when artists are often present and the space becomes unexpectedly social.
- Check the museum's smaller project rooms; many visitors only see the main galleries and miss the provocative work tucked away upstairs.
- Take the tram or RER to Créteil-Préfecture and walk - the museum sits near the lake and benefits from a post-visit stroll.
Best Time to Visit musée d'Art contemporain du Val-de-Marne#
Contemporary exhibitions run year-round; check the program calendar for openings and performance schedules.
Weather & Climate near musée d'Art contemporain du Val-de-Marne#
musée d'Art contemporain du Val-de-Marne's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (637 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 52 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 45 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 4° - 12° | 5° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 6° - 15° | 10° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 63 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 17° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 58 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 52 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 56 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
