Collection Bemberg

About the museum

The Fondation Bemberg is housed in the Hôtel d’Assézat, a townhouse built from 1555 for Pierre d’Assézat, a wealthy woad merchant. The building is one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in Toulouse.

Collector Georges Bemberg assembled a collection of paintings, sculptures and art objects over the course of his life. To keep this collection accessible to the public, he set up the foundation, which has been presenting it in Toulouse since 1995.

The route traces several centuries of artistic creation, from the Renaissance to 20th-century art, with works ranging from Véronèse to Picasso. The collection is particularly known for its important group of paintings by Pierre Bonnard. Temporary exhibitions complement the permanent display.

Highlights

• Hôtel d’Assézat, Renaissance townhouse (1555)
• The “5 siècles d’art” route, from Véronèse to Picasso
• Important group of works by Pierre Bonnard
• Collection of paintings, sculptures and art objects assembled by Georges Bemberg

Founded

1994

Operated by

Fondation Bemberg

Admission & discounts

Free admission for children under 10, members of ICOM and ICOMOS, holders of a guest card, holders of the Pass Tourisme, and journalists (proof required). Tickets can be exchanged but are non-refundable.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials
• Audio description: no information

Step-free entrance for visitors with reduced mobility in the inner courtyard, with a doorbell at the security desk; all spaces are served by lift. An easy-to-read guide (FALC) is handed out at reception against ID. The conference room is equipped with an induction loop.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

Creative workshops for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesdays during school holidays, family tours from age 5, and storytelling tours for ages 3 to 6. Free mediation bags are available at reception against ID (version for ages 5 and up and version for ages 9 and up), plus an audio guide for children from age 8.

Getting there & parking

Vélô Toulouse self-service bike stations nearby (no. 10, 15 place Étienne Esquirol; no. 27, 122 quai de Tounis; no. 49, 52 rue des Couteliers; no. 288, 28 rue des Marchands).

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Bookshop open during museum hours (books, stationery, posters, educational games, accessories). Large bags and luggage are not permitted in the museum for security reasons; the lockers at reception are currently out of use. Eating and drinking in the galleries is prohibited.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Several equipped rooms for meetings, seminars, cocktail receptions and opening events; private visits outside opening hours are possible. Contact: events@fondation-bemberg.fr.

Plan your visit