Musée municipal de Semur-en-Auxois
Municipal museum of Semur-en-Auxois: plaster casts by Augustin Dumont, a medieval room, geology, zoology, archaeology and fine arts; currently closed for works.
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About the museum
The museum's origins lie in a drawing and sculpture school founded in 1833 in the former convent of the Jacobines. The painter Étienne Bouhot took charge of it in 1834; thanks to works sent as models for the students by his artist friends, the first collections were formed. In 1866, three members of the Société des sciences historiques et naturelles donated more than 10,000 geological samples collected in the Auxois, which led to the creation of a natural history room.
The studio estate of the sculptor Augustin Dumont, bequeathed to the town in 1884, then enriched the painting and sculpture rooms. Archaeological objects from regional excavations and medieval sculptures from the churches and convents of Semur complete the collection.
The museum today brings together a gallery of original plaster casts, a medieval room, and geology, zoology, archaeology and fine arts rooms, with paintings from the 15th to the 19th century. It has been closed for works since 21 September 2026.
Highlights
- Gallery of original plaster casts by Augustin Dumont, including the plaster of the Génie de la Liberté
- Medieval room with a mural of Saint Christopher attributed to Jehan de Bruges
- Geology room from 1866 with over 10,000 samples and Sinemurian ammonites
- Zoology room in the spirit of the cabinets of curiosities
- Paintings from the 15th to the 19th century (Vignon, Corot, Boilly, Bouhot)
Permanent exhibition
- Collections permanentes – Gallery of plaster casts by Augustin Dumont, medieval room, geology, zoology, archaeology and fine arts rooms; the museum is currently closed for works.
- Operated by
- Ville de Semur-en-Auxois
- Director
- Virginie Ravarotto
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | –Free for children. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree for people with disabilities. |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree for students under 26. |
| Workshop | €2.50 |
Museum and exhibition: €4, payable in cash or by cheque. Also free for job seekers and holders of the press card and the ICOM card. Group visits: enquire by phone or email.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: not available
- 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 is spread over three levels with no lift. There are no toilets in the museum; WCs are located in the Collenot car park.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
A children's trail with a games booklet is offered in each room; workshops are available (€2.50).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
A TGV links Paris to Montbard in about an hour; shuttle buses then run between Montbard and Semur-en-Auxois.
By car
Collenot car park, with public toilets, near the museum.
By car from Dijon: A38 then A6 towards Paris/Auxerre, exit 23 Bierre-lès-Semur towards Semur-en-Auxois, then D980 and rue Jean-Jacques Collenot.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum is closed for works; the reopening date is not given.
Events & venue rental
The museum is closed for works; the reopening date is not given.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | General and themed tours all year round by reservation (by email or phone with the museum). For school groups, a museum-and-town day is possible with the heritage education service or the media library. Researchers and students are welcome for their studies. |
