Musée Agathois
À Agde, le musée Agathois porte le label « Musée de France » et contribue à la vie culturelle de la région Occitanie.
Pour ce qui est de l'histoire de l'établissement, Fondé en 1935 et niché au cœur du centre historique, le Musée Agathois Jules Baudou présente les arts et traditions de la cité d'Agathé, fille de la Méditerranée.
Le musée présente plusieurs atouts : Collections d'art et traditions populaires : reconstitutions d'intérieurs languedociens, costumes agathois, sports et jeux, ustensiles ménagers, maquettes de bateaux. Beaux-Arts. Histoire locale. Peinture. Mobilier Art nouveau.
Collections d'Extrême-Orient (remarquables armures japonaises, sculptures en ivoire). La figure de Claude Terrisse (corsaire agathois). Emmanuel Laurens (agathois). y occupe une place centrale.
Ses fonds sont consacrés à : Arts décoratifs, Beaux-arts, Ethnologie, Afrique, Asie, Océanie, Histoire. On peut s'y rendre au 5 rue de la Fraternité, à Agde. Le musée a été créé en 1935. Le musée est joignable au 04 67 94 82 51. Site web : www.museeagathois.fr/.
History
Fondé en 1935 et niché au cœur du centre historique, le Musée Agathois Jules Baudou présente les arts et traditions de la cité d'Agathé, fille de la Méditerranée.
Collection highlights
Collections d'art et traditions populaires : reconstitutions d'intérieurs languedociens, costumes agathois, sports et jeux, ustensiles ménagers, maquettes de bateaux. Beaux-Arts. Histoire locale. Peinture. Mobilier Art nouveau.
Collections d'Extrême-Orient (remarquables armures japonaises, sculptures en ivoire).
Notable figures associated with the museum
Claude Terrisse (corsaire agathois). Emmanuel Laurens (agathois).
Domains and collections
Collection themes
Antiquités étrangères : Grecques et romaines, Orientales;Archéologie nationale : Préhistoire, Protohistoire, Gallo-romain, Paléo-chrétien, Médiéval, Moderne;Architecture et urbanisme;Art religieux (ex-voto);Arts décoratifs : Céramique, Mobilier, Orfèvrerie, Textiles, Verrerie;Arts du spectacle (joutes languedociennes);Beaux-Arts : Dessin, Estampe et Affiche, Peinture, Sculpture;Collections militaires : Armes, Uniformes, Armures;Archives papier, Fonds ancien d imprimés, Manuscrits, incunables, Ouvrages de bibliophilie, Partitions, Plans;Ethnologie : Costume, Habitat, Mobilier, Métiers et Outils, Pratiques religieuses et collectives;Histoire : Histoire locale et régionale, Histoire religieuse;Musique : Instruments, Souvenirs de compositeurs et interprètes;Sciences de la nature : Géologie, Invertébrés, Malacologie, Mammalogie, Minéralogie, Ornithologie, Paléontologie;Sciences et techniques : Navigation et Pêche (maquettes de bateaux), Océaniennes, Sciences médicales;Civilisations extra-européennes : Afrique, Asie, Océanie
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Museum presentation
Located in Agde (Hérault), musée Agathois is part of the network of museums awarded the « Musée de France » label by the Ministry of Culture. This label guarantees the quality of its collections and the institution's commitment to conservation, accessibility, and cultural outreach.
The museum serves as a key venue for local and regional cultural life.
Collections and fields
The collections of musée Agathois cover the following fields: Arts décoratifs, Beaux-arts, Ethnologie, Afrique, Asie, Océanie, Histoire. These holdings, built up over decades, reflect the richness of the local heritage and offer a varied overview of artistic and scientific expressions.
The museum pursues a policy of enriching its collections through acquisitions, donations, and deposits.
Practical information
musée Agathois is located at 5 rue de la Fraternité, 34300 Agde. Opening hours and admission fees may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to contact the museum directly or check its official website before your visit.
The institution may offer guided tours, educational workshops, and events for all audiences.
The museum and its territory
The presence of musée Agathois contributes to the cultural influence of Agde and the Hérault department. The museum maintains ties with other cultural institutions in the territory and participates in national events such as the Nuit des musées and the Journées européennes du patrimoine.
The 'Museum of France' label
The « Musée de France » label is governed by the law of January 4, 2002, on museums in France.
It is awarded to museums whose collections are of public interest and that commit to meeting obligations regarding conservation, restoration, inventory, and accessibility. musée Agathois meets these requirements and thus ensures the preservation of its collections for future generations.
Data sources
The information presented on this page comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The artworks associated with this museum come from the Joconde database. This data is updated regularly.
See also
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
musée Agathois is located in Agde, in the Hérault department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée Agathois's collections are listed in the Culture Ministry's Museofile database. Visit the museum's page to see the themed areas covered by its collections.
Yes, musée Agathois bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée Agathois's works have been digitized and are accessible on our website via the Joconde database. The number of works available online may vary.
Opening hours vary according to the season and the day of the week. Contact the museum directly or visit its official website for current hours.
Prices depend on the institution. Many museums offer discounted rates and free admission for certain visitor categories.
Accessibility varies depending on the institution and the layout of the premises. Check with the museum before your visit to know about available accommodations.
Other labelled museums are located in Agde or neighboring municipalities. Check the city or department page for the full museum offerings.
Many labelled museums offer guided tours, workshops, and activities. Contact the institution directly to find out about current programs.
The data comes from the Culture Ministry's Museofile database (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under the Open License v2.0.