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Musée du Costume

Museum of France
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Le musée du Costume, à Bourg-Saint-Maurice, est un établissement culturel portant le label « Musée de France » en Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Son histoire : Inauguré en 1988, le musée avait pour vocation de présenter la diversité des costumes portés à la fin du siècle dernier dans différents villages de Savoie en mettant l'accent sur celui de Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Son intérêt : La réserve est installée dans l'ancien presbytère.

Le musée présente des collections dans : Ethnologie. L'établissement est accessible au Hauteville-Gondon, Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Contact téléphonique : 04 79 07 23 33.

History

Inauguré en 1988, le musée avait pour vocation de présenter la diversité des costumes portés à la fin du siècle dernier dans différents villages de Savoie en mettant l'accent sur celui de Bourg-Saint-Maurice.

The building

La réserve est installée dans l'ancien presbytère.

Domains and collections

Collection themes

Arts décoratifs : Textiles;Beaux-Arts : Peinture;Ethnologie : Costume, Métiers et Outils

Collection works

Museum presentation

musée du Costume is a museum bearing the « Musée de France » label, located in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, in the Savoie department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

This cultural institution preserves and showcases collections that contribute to the dissemination of the territory's artistic and historical heritage. Open to the public, it welcomes visitors each year to its permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Collections and fields

The collections of musée du Costume cover the following fields: 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 du Costume is located at Hauteville-Gondon, 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice. 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 du Costume is part of the cultural landscape of Bourg-Saint-Maurice and, more broadly, of the Savoie department. The city is home to other cultural and heritage institutions that complement the museum's offerings.

A visit to Bourg-Saint-Maurice 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 du Costume 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

musée du Costume is located in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, in the Savoie department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.

musée du Costume'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 du Costume bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.

Part of musée du Costume'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 Bourg-Saint-Maurice 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.