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Museums of Tours

Indre-et-Loire (37)Centre-Val de Loire

5 labeled museums

On recense 5 musées labellisés « Musée de France » à Tours (Indre-et-Loire). Les collections des 5 musées de la ville reflètent différentes facettes du patrimoine. Située dans le Indre-et-Loire, Tours bénéficie de l'offre culturelle départementale.

Museums in Tours

Collections du musée de la société archéologique de Touraine

Tours — Indre-et-Loire
Archaeology Decorative Arts Fine Arts

Musée des beaux-arts

Tours — Indre-et-Loire
Archaeology Decorative Arts Modern and Contemporary Art

Musée des vins de Touraine

Tours — Indre-et-Loire
Decorative Arts Ethnology Science and Industry

Musée du Compagnonnage

Tours — Indre-et-Loire
Science and Industry

Muséum d'histoire naturelle

Tours — Indre-et-Loire
Natural Sciences

Tours Museums

The city of Tours, located in the Indre-et-Loire department in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is home to 5 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 Tours present collections covering the following fields: Archéologie, Arts décoratifs, Beaux-arts, Ethnologie, Technique et industrie, Art moderne et contemporain, Sciences de la nature. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, whether art, history, science, or local traditions.

Plan your visit to Tours

To visit the museums of Tours, 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.

Tours in the Indre-et-Loire department

Tours is part of the Indre-et-Loire department (Indre-et-LoireCode), in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Other municipalities in the department also house labeled museums. A stay in the region allows you to combine visiting the museums of Tours 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

Tours hosts 5 museums bearing the 'Museum of France' label, awarded by the Ministry of Culture.

Museums in Tours 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.

Tours is located in the Indre-et-Loire 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.