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Figures & ThemesCNCS | Centre national du costume et de la scène
Moulins · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The National Centre for Costume and Stage (CNCS), established in Moulins in Allier, is a museum specializing in theatrical, opera and dance costumes, as well as stage design. Its permanent collections include pieces from the Comédie-Française, the Paris National Opera and other prestigious institutions, supplemented by the Nureyev collection. The museum also offers temporary exhibition spaces and regular programming combining exhibitions, performances and educational workshops. Equipped with full air conditioning, it welcomes individual visitors, groups and people with disabilities, with adjusted rates and free admission for children under twelve years old.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Quartier Villars, Route de Montilly
Phone number
+33 4 70 20 76 20Official website
cncs.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 25 min walk from station Moulins-sur-Allier (or 10 min by car).
City
60 min by car from Vichy.
Nearest station
About 25 min walk from station Moulins-sur-Allier (or 10 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking (visitors only).
Reference city
60 min by car from Vichy.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Le cavalier rouge (10.1 km).
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