Musée Bargoin
Archaeology and textile museum in Clermont-Ferrand, currently closed for renovation and to refocus on regional archaeology.
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About the museum
The Musée Bargoin opened in 1903 in a neoclassical building in central Clermont-Ferrand. Until 2024 it displayed non-European textile collections as well as archaeological collections from the Clermont basin and the Puy-de-Dôme département.
In 2025 a major collections project began: cleaning, conservation, digitisation and repackaging, to prepare the transfer of storage to a new conservation centre. Notable pieces include the equestrian statue of Jupiter trampling a serpent-legged monster, found at Églisneuve-près-Billom, acquired in 2018 and restored in 2024. The room of the Source des Roches sanctuary has also been renovated.
The museum has been closed for renovation since July 31, 2026. Afterwards it will be devoted to the archaeology and history of the region, while the textiles will move to the Musée d’art Roger-Quilliot. During the closure some activities continue off-site, at the former Bibliothèque Lafayette.
Highlights
- Equestrian statue of Jupiter over a serpent-legged monster
- Room of the Source des Roches sanctuary
- Archaeological collections from the Puy-de-Dôme
- Non-European textile collections
- Children’s workshops
- Founded
- 1903
- Operated by
- Clermont Auvergne Métropole
- Director
- Christine Bouilloc
- Visitors per year
- approx. 17,891
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Seniors over 60, holders of the CEZAM card, groups of at least 10 paying visitors, and the family ticket (billet tribu) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s with proof. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personEducational, social, hospital or disability groups: €36 per group; other groups: €120 plus admission. |
| Families | –The family ticket (2 adults and 2 young people under 18) qualifies for the reduced rate. |
| Guided tour (full price, admission included) | €9Reduced rate €6. |
| Activity for young audiences (per session) | €5 |
| Museum birthday party (admission included) | €110 |
| Pass découverte | €10Valid for one year, one admission to each museum in the Métropole. |
| Carte musées | €20Valid for one year, unlimited admission to the museums of the Métropole. |
Free admission: First Sunday of each month
These rates were published before the closure; during the museum’s partial reopening in 2025 the single ticket price was €3. Free admission with proof for students, teachers, job seekers, people with disabilities and their companion.
Accessibility
The museum is closed for renovation; a reopening date has not yet been announced.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
|---|
- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
Activities for young audiences, children’s workshops and birthday parties at the museum.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Universités
Tram line A, stops Universités or Lagarlaye; buses at the stops Ballainvilliers, Sablon-Lafayette and Lecoq (lines S10, S11, S12, S14, E1, E2, E4, A1, B and C).
Amenities & dining
The museum is closed for renovation; a reopening date has not yet been announced.
Events & venue rental
The museum is closed for renovation; a reopening date has not yet been announced.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | School groups and leisure centres from the Métropole’s municipalities enter free; preparation with the museum educators is recommended. |
