Museums of Dordogne (24)

In Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the Dordogne department houses 15 museums bearing the "Musée de France" label. From archaeology to fine arts, from natural sciences to ethnology, the collections reflect the cultural diversity of this territory.

The museum heritage of Dordogne

With 15 « Musée de France » labeled museums, the Dordogne department (24) holds a prominent place in the cultural landscape of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The collections preserved in these institutions cover a broad range of disciplines: fine arts, natural history, decorative arts, archaeology, and modern art. Each museum contributes to the preservation and transmission of the heritage.

Cultural cities of Dordogne

Among the municipalities in Dordogne that host museums of France are notably Périgueux, Bergerac, Bourdeilles, Brantôme-En-Périgord, Creysse. This presence in cities of various sizes illustrates the commitment to making heritage accessible throughout the department, in both urban centers and smaller communities.

Collections and fields

The richness of the collections spread across the 15 museums of the department lies in their diversity. From archaeological holdings to painting collections, from popular art objects to natural history specimens, each institution contributes to preserving a facet of the heritage. Several museums possess remarkable pieces that are a source of pride for the territory and attract visitors well beyond departmental borders.

The 'Museum of France' label in Dordogne

The « Musée de France » label ensures that the collections held by an institution are rigorously managed. The museums in Dordogne bearing this label follow a precise set of specifications: collection inventory, preventive conservation, restoration, public accessibility, and scientific dissemination. These obligations guarantee the sustainability of the department's museum heritage.

Plan your visit to Dordogne

To visit the museums of Dordogne, it is recommended to check opening hours directly with each institution, as they vary by season and day of the week. Most museums offer reduced rates for students, job seekers, and large families. Some institutions offer free admission on the first Sunday of the month. Accessibility for people with reduced mobility is improving in many museums in the department, with specific facilities.

Neighboring departments

Dordogne borders several departments that also have labeled museums: Charente, Corrèze, Gironde, Lot. This proximity makes it possible to plan cultural itineraries combining several territories and varying the themes of your visits.

Dordogne in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region

Within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, the Dordogne department contributes to the regional cultural heritage. Collaborations between departmental museums and regional institutions enable traveling exhibitions, artwork loans, and cultural outreach programs. These exchanges enhance the visibility of local collections and attract diverse audiences.

Data sources

The information on this page comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture, accessible on the data.culture.gouv.fr platform. This data, published under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab), is regularly updated to reflect the state of the labeled museum network. The works referenced for each museum come from the Joconde database, also made available by the Ministry of Culture.