Musée d'art et d'histoire de Langres
Museum in Langres, housed in a building from 1997, with archaeology, medieval sculpture, paintings and Ribera’s “Jésus parmi les docteurs”.
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About the museum
The Langres Musée d’art et d’histoire occupies a contemporary building opened in 1997 in the heart of the town. Its collections have been built up since the 19th century thanks to collectors and donors; the museum is arranged around the Romanesque chapel of Saint-Didier, which was integrated into the modern building.
The route covers archaeology from prehistory to the Gallo-Roman period (Bronze Age swords, Celtic torcs, a mosaic of Bacchus, a statue of a Roman emperor), medieval and Renaissance sculpture, decorative arts (cutlery, faience, furniture), paintings, drawings and prints from the 16th to the 20th century, and early photographs. Egyptian, ethnographic and natural history collections complete the display.
The centrepiece is “Jésus parmi les docteurs” by José de Ribera, displayed in the nave. The museum also highlights artists linked to Langres, such as Jean Tassel, Claude Gillot and Jules-Claude Ziegler. A single ticket gives access to this museum and to the Maison des Lumières Denis Diderot.
Highlights
- “Jésus parmi les docteurs” by José de Ribera, displayed in the nave
- Romanesque chapel of Saint-Didier, integrated into the modern building
- Mosaic of Bacchus, Celtic torcs and Bronze Age swords
- Paintings and drawings from the 16th to the 20th century, from Le Brun to Courbet and Dufy
- Artists from Langres: Jean Tassel, Claude Gillot, Jules-Claude Ziegler
Permanent exhibition
- Collections permanentes – Archaeology, medieval sculpture, decorative arts, paintings and drawings across three levels, around the Saint-Didier chapel and Ribera’s “Jésus parmi les docteurs”.
- Operated by
- Musées de Langres
- Visitors per year
- approx. 15,715
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €4.50Young people aged 12 to 18, job seekers, large families (from the 3rd child), groups of 10 or more, holders of the Pass’52 or Pass’Langres, members of the Amis du Louvre with paid-up membership |
| Children & teens | €4.50free up to age 11 · Free admission for children under 12; reduced rate from 12 to 18. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companion. |
| Students & apprentices | freeStudents of art and art history are admitted free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €4.50 per personReduced rate from 10 people; guided group tour by reservation (price of admission + €2). |
| Families | –Reduced rate for large families from the 3rd child. |
| Ambassador card for the Langres museums (for Langres residents only, valid for one year: 3 free entries and 6 reduced entries for companions) | €7 |
| Thematic guided tour (supplement to admission) | €2 |
| Children’s or adults’ workshop by reservation (supplement to admission) | €3 |
Free admission: First Sunday of the month; Saturday of Museum Night; Saturday of the European Archaeology Days; Saturday and Sunday of the European Heritage Days; Sunday of the Rencontres philosophiques de Langres; October 5 (Diderot’s birthday); one day of the Fête de la science
Single ticket valid for the Musée d’art et d’histoire and the Maison des Lumières Denis Diderot. Also free for RSA recipients, holders of the ICOM card or a press card, and members in good standing of the Amis des Musées de Langres and the SHAL.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
A wheelchair is lent at reception on request; visitors with reduced mobility are invited to let reception know on arrival.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Workshops for children and teenagers during school holidays, by reservation (for example “Carnet de voyage” and “Herboristes en herbe”).
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 | General guided tour free on the first Sunday of the month; thematic tours, workshops and group visits by reservation. Monthly lectures are free. School offer: guided tour at €2 per pupil, workshop €3, guided tour with workshop €4; accompanying adults free. |
