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Museums of Besançon

Doubs (25)Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

6 labeled museums

Il existe 6 musées à Besançon (Doubs). Ces 6 musées conservent des collections couvrant des domaines variés. Située dans le Doubs, Besançon bénéficie de l'offre culturelle départementale.

Museums in Besançon

Musée Comtois

Besançon — Doubs
Decorative Arts Modern and Contemporary Art Fine Arts

Musée de la résistance et de la déportation

Besançon — Doubs
Modern and Contemporary Art History

Musée des beaux-arts et d'archéologie

Besançon — Doubs
Archaeology Decorative Arts Modern and Contemporary Art

Musée du temps

Besançon — Doubs
Decorative Arts Fine Arts Ethnology

Muséum d'histoire naturelle

Besançon — Doubs
Natural Sciences Science and Industry Ethnology

Besançon Museums

The city of Besançon, located in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, is home to 6 museums bearing the « Musée de France » label. These institutions serve as key venues for the conservation and dissemination of the territory's artistic, historical, and scientific heritage.

Domains and Collections

The museums of Besançon present collections covering the following fields: Arts décoratifs, Art moderne et contemporain, Beaux-arts, Ethnologie, Histoire, Photographie, Technique et industrie, Archéologie. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, whether art, history, science, or local traditions.

Plan your visit to Besançon

The museums of Besançon are accessible throughout the year, with hours that may vary by season. Some offer guided tours, educational workshops, and temporary exhibitions. Contact each institution for the current program and access conditions.

Besançon in the Doubs department

Besançon is part of the Doubs department (DoubsCode), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. Other municipalities in the department also house labeled museums. A stay in the region allows you to combine visiting the museums of Besançon with those in neighboring cities.

Data sources

The information presented comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Besançon hosts 6 museums bearing the 'Museum of France' label, awarded by the Ministry of Culture.

Museums in Besançon cover various fields: fine arts, archaeology, history, natural sciences, decorative arts, ethnology.

Prices vary. Many offer free admission on the first Sunday of the month and reduced rates.

Check the details of each museum for the full address. Most are accessible by public transportation.

Yes, digitized works are accessible via the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture.

Accessibility depends on each establishment. Contact the museum before your visit.

Besançon is located in the Doubs department.

Many museums offer guided tours and workshops. Inquire directly with the establishment.

Museums participate in national events (Night of Museums, Heritage Days) and host temporary exhibitions.

The data come from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under Open License v2.0.