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Museums in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The Cité du Vin and the Musée d’Aquitaine in Bordeaux, the cave art of the Vézère valley including Lascaux, porcelain in Limoges and the National Museum of Prehistory in Les Eyzies.

226Museums
161Cities & towns
51with free admission
BordeauxRegional capital
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Nouvelle-Aquitaine Museum Guide

Our guide lists 226 museums in Nouvelle-Aquitaine across 161 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Bordeaux (13), La Rochelle (7), and Rochefort (6).

Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (24%), City & Regional Museums (18%), and Archaeology & Antiquity (15%) – all 12 categories are represented.

51 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.

73 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 130 offer dedicated programs for families, and 25 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many museums are there in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?

Our directory currently lists 226 museums in Nouvelle-Aquitaine across 161 towns and cities.

What are the best-known museums in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?

Some of the best known are Château de Castelnaud, Château d'Abbadia, Musée Bonnat-Helleu, Château de Fénelon, and Musée national de Préhistoire.

Which museums in Nouvelle-Aquitaine offer free admission?

51 museums are free to visit – for example Centre de la mémoire d'Oradour-sur-Glane, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau, Dordonha, pôle patrimonial et culturel, and Maison du Transbordeur.

Which museums in Nouvelle-Aquitaine are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 57 are open, such as Château de Castelnaud, Château d'Abbadia, and Musée Bonnat-Helleu.

Which museums in Nouvelle-Aquitaine are wheelchair accessible?

73 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Musée Bonnat-Helleu, Musée national de Préhistoire, and Cité du Vin. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit museums in Nouvelle-Aquitaine?

A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €2.50 to €23. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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