Biarritz History Museum and its collection

Biarritz History Museum is a museum in Biarritz in France.

FRMusée Historique de Biarritz
FRMusée Historique de Biarritz - Musées à Biarritz
FRMusée Historique
ENBiarritz Historical Museum
ENBiarritz Olympic Museum

History & Anthropology History & Anthropology

Biarritz History Museum
Eglise St Andrews, Rue Broquedis
64200 Biarritz

Visitor information Biarritz History Museum

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 12:30
14:00 – 18:30
Wednesday
10:00 – 12:30
14:00 – 18:30
Thursday
10:00 – 12:30
14:00 – 18:30
Friday
10:00 – 12:30
14:00 – 18:30
Saturday
10:00 – 12:30
14:00 – 18:30
Sunday
10:00 – 12:30
14:00 – 18:30

July-August: 10am-1pm / 2:30pm-6:30pm

Admission

0 – 12Free
Adults€8.00
Groups (+ 10 people)€7.00
Job seekers€5.00
PRMs€5.00
Students€5.00

Facilities

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Location & Map

Eglise St Andrews, Rue Broquedis, Biarritz

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Exhibitions

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Biarritz History Museum Reviews

Biarritz History Museum has 1 rating.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Biarritz History Museum offers visitors an insight into the rich past of this seaside resort town in southwestern France. Located in a former Anglican church, the museum presents a chronological journey through Biarritz's evolution from a small fishing village to a renowned beach destination.

    The museum's exhibits cover various aspects of local history, including the town's whaling heritage, its rise as a fashionable resort for European royalty, and its surfing culture. Visitors appreciate the diverse collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that illustrate Biarritz's cultural and social development over the centuries.

    While the museum provides a good overview of the town's history, some visitors find the presentation somewhat dated and the information occasionally lacking in depth. The relatively small size of the museum means that it can be explored in about an hour, which some find disappointing given the rich history of the area.

    On the positive side, the museum's central location makes it easily accessible, and many visitors find the building itself, with its neo-Gothic architecture, to be an interesting part of the experience. The staff is generally described as friendly and helpful, although some international visitors note that not all information is available in multiple languages.

    Overall, the Biarritz History Museum offers a decent introduction to the town's past, but it may not satisfy history enthusiasts looking for a more comprehensive or interactive experience. It serves as a good starting point for those interested in learning about Biarritz's heritage before exploring the town further.

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