Musée du Pays Plougastel

About the museum

The museum was founded in 1980 with the creation of the association Les Amis du Patrimoine de Plougastel. In 1985 the commune bought the Maison Nicolle, intended to become the Maison du Patrimoine. The museum was extended in 1990 and fully opened in 1991. From 1995 it was called Musée de la Fraise et du Patrimoine; since 2024 it has been known as the Musée du Pays Plougastel. Since 2018 it has been one of the three houses of the Geopark Armorique.

Brest Métropole funded and managed a renovation lasting about twenty months, between 2024 and 2026. The museum reopened on August 1, 2026, with an entirely new, more playful and accessible display across seven rooms. It now shares its entrance with the tourist information desk of the Brest terres océanes tourist office.

The route follows the peninsula from its origins to the present day, guided by a figure from Mary Piriou’s “Procession à Plougastel”. It covers flax and the strawberry, introduced to Plougastel by Amédée-François Frézier, the gallery of traditional costumes, and the interior of a Plougastel house, with its rites and customs. Every room has hands-on elements, and one space is reserved for temporary exhibitions.

Highlights

• Gallery of traditional Plougastel costumes, with headdresses and embroidery
• The history of flax and strawberries on the peninsula
• Interior of a Plougastel house and local traditions
• Hands-on elements in every room
• Maison du Geopark Armorique

Permanent exhibition

• Parcours permanent du Musée du Pays Plougastel – Seven rooms covering the origins of Plougastel, flax and strawberries, the gallery of traditional costumes and everyday life in a Plougastel house.

Founded

1991

Operated by

Association Les Amis du Patrimoine de Plougastel (bâtiment et rénovation : Brest Métropole)

Admission & discounts

Free admission for teachers preparing a visit that is already booked, and for members of the association Les Amis du Patrimoine de Plougastel. Payment by cash (no notes of €100 or more), bank card, cheque, Pass Culture or paper ANCV holiday vouchers.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• 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: no information
• Audio description: no information

An entrance accessible to everyone is on the side of the museum, and step-free access is available from Place Skilton or by walking along the museum to the right. Guide dogs and small dogs carried in arms are welcome.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Hands-on and experimental areas are built into every room. Workshop visits for children from age 5, such as “Ma maison de Plougastel”, are offered during school holidays, along with guided walks from age 8.

Getting there & parking

The museum entrance is at 16 rue de l’Église, in the heart of the village. It can also be reached on foot from Place Skilton via the path that runs alongside the museum.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers

Reception and shop shared with the tourist information office, selling local Plougastel products (jams, honey, cider, strawberry drinks) and books about Plougastel. Lockers for small and medium bags; large suitcases and big backpacks are not accepted. Coat hooks at reception.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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