Les musées de Pau (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) sont au nombre de 3. Chacun des 3 musées de Pau possède ses propres collections. Le département Pyrénées-Atlantiques accueille la ville de Pau.
Museums in Pau
Pau Museums
With 3 « Musée de France » labeled museums, Pau holds a significant place in the cultural landscape of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. Each museum in the city preserves collections that reflect the richness of the local heritage and offer visitors a variety of discoveries.
Domains and Collections
The museums of Pau present collections covering the following fields: Histoire, Militaria, Ethnologie, Arts décoratifs, Beaux-Arts. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, whether art, history, science, or local traditions.
Plan your visit to Pau
To visit the museums of Pau, check the page of each institution on our website. You will find the address and available information. As opening hours and admission fees vary by museum, it is recommended to contact the institution directly before your visit. The municipality may also have a tourist office that centralizes practical information.
Pau in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department
Pau is part of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department (Pyrénées-AtlantiquesCode), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Other municipalities in the department also house labeled museums. A stay in the region allows you to combine visiting the museums of Pau 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
Pau hosts 3 museums bearing the 'Museum of France' label, awarded by the Ministry of Culture.
Museums in Pau 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.
Pau is located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques 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.