Musée d'Art Sacré
Le musée d'Art Sacré est un établissement muséal labellisé, installé à Rocamadour (Lot). Son histoire : Le musée est créé en 1968. Il évoque sur quatre niveaux l'histoire du pèlerinage du moyen âge à nos jours. Ce musée est lié au nom de Francis Poulenc.
Il dispose de plusieurs atouts : Brouillon et manuscrit des « Lithanies à la Vierge noire de Rocamadour » du compositeur Francis Poulenc. Très importante collection d'orfèvrerie (XII, XIII et XIVe siècles), de sculptures et de peintures religieuses.
Châsse-reliquaire de l'école limousine du XIIe siècle. Le chef-d’œuvre reliquaire de Saint-Agapit, du XVIe siècle, en argent doré, fragment d'un retable de 1648 « Saint Amadour saluant la Vierge ». Son intérêt : Palais abbatial, rénové en 1990-1995, avec une muséographie de Vincent Brossy.
Le musée conserve des collections dans les domaines : Beaux-Arts, Ethnologie. Le musée est installé au parvis des sanctuaires à Rocamadour. Contact : 05 65 33 23 23.
History
Le musée est créé en 1968. Il évoque sur quatre niveaux l'histoire du pèlerinage du moyen âge à nos jours.
Collection highlights
Brouillon et manuscrit des « Lithanies à la Vierge noire de Rocamadour » du compositeur Francis Poulenc. Très importante collection d'orfèvrerie (XII, XIII et XIVe siècles), de sculptures et de peintures religieuses. Châsse-reliquaire de l'école limousine du XIIe siècle.
Le chef-d’œuvre reliquaire de Saint-Agapit, du XVIe siècle, en argent doré, fragment d'un retable de 1648 « Saint Amadour saluant la Vierge ».
The building
Palais abbatial, rénové en 1990-1995, avec une muséographie de Vincent Brossy.
Notable figures associated with the museum
Francis Poulenc
Domains and collections
Collection themes
Art religieux;Arts décoratifs : Mobilier, Orfèvrerie;Beaux-Arts : Sculpture (en bois);Ethnologie : Pratiques religieuses et collectives (pélerinage);Musique : Souvenirs de compositeurs et interprètes
Museums nearby
Museum presentation
Situated in Rocamadour, in the heart of the Lot department, musée d'Art Sacré holds the « Musée de France » label granted by the Ministry of Culture.
This institution fulfills a public service mission by making its collections accessible to the widest possible audience and contributing to the artistic and cultural education of the territory.
Collections and fields
The collections of musée d'Art Sacré cover the following fields: Beaux-Arts, Ethnologie. 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 d'Art Sacré is located at parvis des sanctuaires, 46500 Rocamadour. 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
musée d'Art Sacré is part of the cultural landscape of Rocamadour and, more broadly, of the Lot department. The city is home to other cultural and heritage institutions that complement the museum's offerings.
A visit to Rocamadour allows you to combine discovering the museum with exploring the architectural and natural heritage of the area.
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 d'Art Sacré 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 d'Art Sacré is located in Rocamadour, in the Lot department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée d'Art Sacré'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 d'Art Sacré bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée d'Art Sacré'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 Rocamadour 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.