This is a National Museum devoted to the work of artist Marc Chagall (1887-1985). The museum was created during Chagall’s lifetime and the artist contributed to the design and concept of the museum, specifically the garden which was designed by Henri Fish. Chagall decided how each of his paintings would be displayed in the museum. In addition to the paintings the work of the artist can be seen in the mosaic which overlooks the garden pond and the stained glass which decorates the concert hall.

The highlight of the museum is a collection of seventeen paintings comprising the Biblical Message Cycle which illustrates Biblical messages from Genesis, Exodus and the Song of Songs. The paintings were gifted to France by the artist in 1966 and in 1972 gave the museum his preliminary sketches of the Message Biblique and the stained glass and sculptures. Further paintings and drawings were acquired in the 80s depicting the Exodus and the triptych Resistance, Resurrection, Liberation. The museum collection has grown over time and now holds one of the largest number of Chagall works in the world with 400 pieces in various mediums.