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Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot
The guide was updated:Musée d'Art Roger Quilliot is one of the largest museums of Clermont-Ferrand and the entire region. You can find paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, as well as sculptures and decorative art. Throughout the year, cultural events are organised such as children's workshops, conferences or temporary exhibitions.
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- Address: Place Louis Deteix, Clermont-Ferrand
- Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 10am - 6pm, Sat - Sun: 10am - 12pm / 1pm - 6pm
- Website: www.clermontmetropole.eu/bouger-se-divertir/le-dynamisme-culturel/les-musees-de-clermont-auvergne-metropole/marq-musee-dart-roger-quilliot
- Phone: +33 4 43 76 25 25
- Email: accueil.marq@clermontmetropole.eu
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