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Museums in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

The Musée des Beaux-Arts in Dijon, the Hospices de Beaune, Cluny Abbey and the watchmaking and industrial history of the Jura and Montbéliard.

158Museums
118Cities & towns
32with free admission
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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Museum Guide

Our guide lists 158 museums in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté across 118 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Dijon (8), Besançon (4), and Arbois (3).

Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (20%), Science & Technology (18%), and History & Cultural History (17%) – all 12 categories are represented.

32 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €8.50.

39 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 85 offer dedicated programs for families, and 22 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

Top 10 museums in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Cities with the most museums

  • Dijon8
  • Besançon4
  • Arbois3
  • Autun3
  • Auxerre3
  • Beaune3
  • Gray3
  • Lons-le-Saunier3

Frequently asked questions

How many museums are there in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?

Our directory currently lists 158 museums in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté across 118 towns and cities.

What are the best-known museums in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?

Some of the best known are Château de Guédelon, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie de Besançon, Citadelle de Besançon, and Château de Joux.

Which museums in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté offer free admission?

32 museums are free to visit – for example Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, Musée national Magnin, Musée Nicéphore-Niépce, and Musée archéologique de Dijon.

Which museums in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 51 are open, such as Château de Guédelon, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, and Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie de Besançon.

Which museums in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté are wheelchair accessible?

39 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie de Besançon, and Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit museums in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?

A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.50 to €19. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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