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Musée des Augustins and its collection

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The Musée des Augustins is a fine arts museum in Toulouse. The museum holds a collection of sculpture and paintings from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The paintings find their origin throughout France, the sculptures represent the Occitan culture of the region with many Romanesque sculpture. The collection consists of more than 4,000 works of which the core derives from confiscation of Church property during the French Revolution as well as seizures of the private collections of emigrés.

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Musée des Augustins
21 Rue de Metz
31000 Toulouse

Visitor information Musée des Augustins

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
10:00 – 21:00
Thursday
10:00 – 18:00
Friday
10:00 – 18:00
Saturday
10:00 – 18:00
Sunday
10:00 – 18:00

From 10h to 17h on 24 and 31 December.
Closing on 1/01, 1/05, 25/12.

Attention: The museum will be closed from June 1, 2019 to spring 2020.

Admission

0 – 17€3.00
Reduced€2.00
Normal rate€4.00

Facilities

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Location & Map

21 Rue de Metz, Toulouse

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Exhibitions

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Musée des Augustins Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Musée des Augustins in Toulouse, France, is a notable art museum housed in a former Gothic monastery. Visitors often praise its diverse collection of sculptures and paintings, ranging from Roman times to the early 20th century. The museum's architecture, with its beautiful cloisters and garden, adds to the overall experience. Many appreciate the well-curated exhibits of Romanesque capitals and Gothic sculptures. The museum also features works by renowned artists such as Rubens and Delacroix. Some visitors mention that certain areas of the museum were under renovation, which slightly limited the experience. While generally well-received, a few reviewers noted that some exhibit descriptions could be more comprehensive, especially for international visitors. Despite these minor points, the Musée des Augustins is generally regarded as a culturally significant and enjoyable attraction in Toulouse, offering a rich insight into French and European art history.

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