Centre national et musée Jean-Jaurès
Castres museum devoted to the life and work of Jean Jaurès, with a chronological route, period documents and caricatures.
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About the museum
The Musée Jean Jaurès was created in 1954, for the fortieth anniversary of Jaurès's death, in the town hall of Castres, next to the Musée Goya. In 1987 it moved to Place Pélisson under the name Centre national et musée Jean Jaurès. It was inaugurated on November 24, 1988, by President François Mitterrand.
The route is chronological and thematic: it traces the life and work of Jean Jaurès through writings, newspapers, photographs and caricatures from the Third Republic. The museum is recognised as a “Musée de France”.
The centre also has a documentation centre, open by appointment, and a 48-seat auditorium where lectures and screenings related to Jaurès's era are held. It lends travelling exhibitions about Jean Jaurès and hosts temporary exhibitions with free admission.
Highlights
- Chronological and thematic route on Jean Jaurès
- Newspapers, photographs and caricatures of the Third Republic
- 48-seat auditorium for lectures and screenings
- Documentation centre by appointment
- Temporary exhibitions with free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Musée Jean Jaurès – Chronological and thematic route through the life and work of Jean Jaurès, with documents, newspapers, photographs and caricatures of the Third Republic.
- Founded
- 1954
- Operated by
- Ville de Castres
- Visitors per year
- approx. 15,227
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1.50Groups of 10 people and more, students, job seekers and other visitors, with proof |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free for under-18s. |
| Students & apprentices | €1.50With proof. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €1.50 per personGroups of 10 people and more; school groups on a self-guided visit are free. |
Also free for teachers (Pass Éducation) and other visitors with proof. Temporary exhibitions are free to enter. Tickets are available at reception.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is listed as accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Stroller-friendly
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Schools in Castres and the Castres-Mazamet urban community can book a visit; adult groups book through the Castres tourist office. The museum takes part in the Museum Night and the European Heritage Days. An auditorium with 48 seats hosts lectures and screenings. |
