The Morbihan (56), a department of the Bretagne region, has 11 institutions bearing the "Musée de France" label. These institutions preserve and showcase a heritage that tells the story of this territory.
Cities with museums in Morbihan
9 cities host at least one "Museum of France" labeled museum
11 museums in Morbihan
All "Museum of France" labeled museums in the department
Baud 1 museum
Brec'h 1 museum
Ile De Groix 1 museum
Le Faouët 1 museum
The museum heritage of Morbihan
With 11 « Musée de France » labeled museums, the Morbihan department (56) holds a prominent place in the cultural landscape of the Bretagne 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 Morbihan
Among the municipalities in Morbihan that host museums of France are notably Port-Louis, Vannes, Baud, Brec'h, Carnac. 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 11 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 Morbihan
The « Musée de France » label is awarded by the Ministry of Culture to collections of public interest in artistic, historical, scientific, or technical terms. Museums bearing this label commit to making their collections accessible to the widest possible audience, preserving them under optimal conditions, cataloguing them, and promoting them. In the Morbihan department, the 11 labeled museums meet these requirements.
Plan your visit to Morbihan
Before visiting a museum in Morbihan, check the practical information available on our website or on the institution's official website. Admission fees, opening hours, and access conditions may vary from one museum to another. Many institutions offer guided tours, educational workshops, and temporary events that enrich the visit. Temporary exhibitions regularly provide opportunities to discover new facets of the collections.
Neighboring departments
Morbihan borders several departments that also have labeled museums: Côtes-d'Armor, Finistère, Ille-et-Vilaine, Loire-Atlantique. This proximity makes it possible to plan cultural itineraries combining several territories and varying the themes of your visits.
Morbihan in the Bretagne region
Within the Bretagne region, the Morbihan 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.
Neighboring departments
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
The Morbihan department (56) has 11 museums with the 'Musée de France' label, distributed across various municipalities.
The Morbihan department hosts museums of various fields: fine arts, archaeology, natural history, decorative arts, ethnology, sciences, and technology.
Check each museum's page for the address, opening hours, and practical information.
Pricing conditions vary. Some museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of the month or for certain visitor categories.
The Morbihan department (56) is part of the Bretagne region.
Several municipalities in Morbihan host labeled museums. The largest cities have the highest number of institutions.
Yes, part of the collections are digitized and accessible through the Joconde database from the Ministry of Culture.
Morbihan borders several departments that also have labeled museums. Check our interactive map to view neighboring departments.
Accessibility varies depending on the institution. Inquire directly with the museum before your visit.
All data come from the Muséofile database and the Joconde database from the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under Open License v2.0.