Musée des beaux-arts de Beaune

About the museum

The Musée des beaux-arts de Beaune opened in 1871 in the town hall, starting from the municipal library and thanks to its curator Jules Pautet. It remained there until 2001. In 2001–2002 it moved into the Porte Marie de Bourgogne, where it still is.

During the Second World War the works were sheltered at Châteauneuf. Among the curators who shaped the museum were Hippolyte Michaud, Émile Goussery and René André, who reorganised it in 1946.

The collections range from the archaeology of the Pays beaunois, from the Neolithic to the Middle Ages, to modern and contemporary art. They include Flemish and Dutch paintings of the 16th and 17th centuries, 18th-century French art, and a group devoted to Orientalism and to Félix Ziem, who was born in Beaune. The museum reopened on September 19, 2026 with a trail focused on its permanent collections, including recently acquired or restored works.

Highlights

• Archaeology of the Pays beaunois, from the Grotte de Molle-Pierre to the Saint-Étienne necropolis
• Flemish and Dutch paintings of the 16th and 17th centuries
• 18th-century French art, including La Liseuse attributed to Jean Raoux
• La Mansarde by Hippolyte Michaud (1865)
• Room on Orientalism and the travels of Félix Ziem
• Closing projection based on a Ziem sketchbook of Venice

Permanent exhibitions

• Parcours permanent : 6 000 ans d'art et d'histoire – From the Neolithic to the 21st century: local archaeology, Flemish and Dutch paintings, 18th-century French art, and modern and contemporary art.
• Orientalisme et Félix Ziem – A room devoted to Félix Ziem’s travels and to works by Édouard Darviot and Félix-Jules Naigeon, with a closing projection on Venice.

Founded

1871

Operated by

Ville de Beaune

Admission & discounts

Free admission: European Heritage Days, Science Festival (Fête de la science)

Admission prices have not yet been published by the town (“tarifs à venir”). “Bébés au musée” sessions are free.

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, housed in a historic building, is announced as accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Free “Bébés au musée” sessions (6 months to 3 years), workshops for 3- to 5-year-olds and 6- to 10-year-olds, Christmas stories and family activities during the holidays.

Getting there & parking

The museum is at the Porte Marie de Bourgogne (6 boulevard Perpreuil / 19 rue Poterne).

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Lockers

Lockers are available at the entrance; luggage and large bags are not allowed in the museum.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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