Support for studies and works on the buildings of the Musées de France (excluding historical monuments)

The DRAC/DAC/DCJS/MAC, in conjunction with the French Museums Department of the Ministry of Culture, can provide scientific, technical and financial assistance for projects whose expenses concern the construction and development of museum facilities such as: the construction of new buildings, including reserves, the extension or redevelopment of old buildings, including reserves, the bringing of buildings up to standard (accessibility/safety/security), the restoration of collections / collection work if combined with a subsidy for architectural and museographic renovation.

Presentation of the scheme

What are studies and works on the buildings of the "Musées de France"?

The scientific and technical support and control of the State are exercised from the beginning of the project, particularly during the development of the scientific and cultural project (made mandatory for all French museums by the law relating to freedom of creation, architecture and heritage (LCAP) of July 7, 2016), the programming study and the preliminary design (APS) and final preliminary design (APD) phases. They involve the advisor for museums of the DRAC/DAC/DCJS/MAC, the French Museums Department (referent curator at the territorial networks office, consulting architect and consulting engineer of the Architectural Expertise Office…