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The Naïa Museum, also known as the Musée-Galerie des Arts de l'Imaginaire, is a space dedicated to fantastic and visionary art. It is located in the park of Rochefort-en-Terre castle, in Morbihan, Brittany. This museum exhibits works inspired by themes such as fantasy, mythology, science fiction or legends, with a collection of more than 200 pieces created by 83 international artists from underground currents.

In 2013, the commune of Rochefort-en-Terre acquired the castle of the city. Two years later, in 2015, the mayor proposed to two artists, Manu Van H (painter-drawing) and Patrice "Pit" Hubert (metal sculptor), to create a museum within this historic site. The Naïa Museum opens in April 2015. His name is an acronym for the New Academy of Imaginary Arts, while paying tribute to Naia, a mysterious witch who lived in the ruins of the castle in the early twentieth century.

The museum evolves every year and participates in events outside the walls, exposing its collections around the world. In 2022, he announced that he had welcomed more than 25,000 visitors since its opening. The Naïa Museum is distinguished by its dynamic approach, combining permanent and temporary exhibitions, and its anchoring in a local heritage full of history.

The Château de Rochefort-en-Terre, which houses the museum, is an emblematic site of the region. Prior to its transformation into a cultural space, it was known for its ruins and associated legends, such as that of Naia the witch. This place, now revitalized, attracts visitors who come to discover both contemporary art and medieval history of Brittany.

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