Musée de Morlaix

About the museum

The museum opened at the end of the 19th century in the former Jacobins convent, a 13th-century building that became national property during the Revolution. It belongs to the City of Morlaix, holds the “Musée de France” label and occupies a building listed as a historic monument.

The collection combines old and 19th-century paintings, such as works by Courbet, Monet (“Pluie à Belle-Île”) and Boudin, with a major bequest from the painter Louis-Marie Baader in 1920 and a group of works by John Peter Russell acquired in 1927. It also includes archaeology, decorative and religious arts, folk arts and traditions, and collections linked to the sea and to trades.

The museum closed in May 2019 for major renovation and extension works at the Jacobins site. Meanwhile it remains present in the town: guided tours and exhibitions take place at the Maison à Pondalez, a half-timbered house from the early 16th century, and the Espace des arts, in the former tobacco factory, has hosted a selection of works from the collection.

Highlights

• Maison à Pondalez: 16th-century half-timbered house with its typical staircase
• Paintings by Courbet, Monet, Boudin and John Peter Russell
• Baader bequest of more than seventy works
• Collections of archaeology, decorative arts, religious art and folk art
• Guided tours of the renovation site by reservation

Permanent exhibition

• Morlaix et le lin : la fibre du négoce – Route through the Maison à Pondalez on the linen trade that made Morlaix wealthy, with objects from the museum’s collections.

Founded

1887

Operated by

Ville de Morlaix

Admission & discounts

The combined ticket entitles the holder to a reduced rate at the Espace des sciences de Morlaix. Payment by card or cash.

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

The Espace des arts is on one level and accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

Family rate for two adults accompanied by children aged 12 and over.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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