Musée Descartes
Le musée Descartes, à Descartes, est un établissement culturel portant le label « Musée de France » en Centre-Val de Loire. Son histoire : René Descartes est né à La Haye en Touraine le 31 mars 1596 et a été baptisé le 3 avril 1596 en l'église Saint-Georges.
Sa maison natale, bâtisse datant en partie du XVIe siècle, a été transformée en musée en 1974.
Ce musée, agrandi en 2005 et transformé grâce à une scénographie riche, colorée et accueillante, évoque la vie et l’œuvre du philosophe, et brosse un panorama historique et culturel de l'époque (Renaissance et XVIIe siècle).
Les atouts de ce musée sont : Exposition simple, claire et accueillante intégralement consacrée à l'illustre père de philosophie moderne. Buste de René Descartes donné en 1802 par le Ministre de l'Intérieur pour la nouvelle dénomination de la ville : La Haye-Descartes.
Quelques livres anciens de René Descartes. Il est lié à la figure de René Descartes. L'intérêt du lieu : Façade XVIe siècle. Le musée conserve des collections dans les domaines : Histoire. Adresse : 29 rue Descartes, Descartes.
Le musée dispose d'un site internet : museedescartes.wixsite.com/museedescartes. Contact téléphonique : 02 47 59 79 19.
History
René Descartes est né à La Haye en Touraine le 31 mars 1596 et a été baptisé le 3 avril 1596 en l'église Saint-Georges. Sa maison natale, bâtisse datant en partie du XVIe siècle, a été transformée en musée en 1974.
Ce musée, agrandi en 2005 et transformé grâce à une scénographie riche, colorée et accueillante, évoque la vie et l’œuvre du philosophe, et brosse un panorama historique et culturel de l'époque (Renaissance et XVIIe siècle).
Collection highlights
Exposition simple, claire et accueillante intégralement consacrée à l'illustre père de philosophie moderne. Buste de René Descartes donné en 1802 par le Ministre de l'Intérieur pour la nouvelle dénomination de la ville : La Haye-Descartes. Quelques livres anciens de René Descartes.
The building
Façade XVIe siècle
Notable figures associated with the museum
René Descartes
Domains and collections
Collection themes
AUTRES COLLECTIONS;Ouvrages de bibliophilie;Philosophie
Museums nearby
Museum presentation
Located in Descartes (Indre-et-Loire), musée Descartes 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 Descartes cover the following fields: 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 Descartes is located at 29 rue Descartes, 37160 Descartes. 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 Descartes contributes to the cultural influence of Descartes and the Indre-et-Loire 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 Descartes 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
musée Descartes is located in Descartes, in the Indre-et-Loire department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée Descartes'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 Descartes bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée Descartes'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 Descartes 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.