Musée Gaston Couté
Situé à Meung-sur-Loire, le musée Gaston Couté fait partie du réseau des musées de France dans le Loiret. Quelques éléments historiques : Depuis novembre 2005, le Musée se trouve dans des locaux entièrement rénovés.
Désormais, il fait partie intégrante du nouvel Espace Culturel de la ville baptisé « La Monnaye ». Ainsi, un hommage est rendu à la fonction qu’occupait au XVIIe siècle, à cet emplacement, une « Maison de la Monnaie », où l’on frappait une pièce de monnaie en cuivre : les Liards.
Le musée est associé à Gaston Couté (1880 - 1911) poète libertaire Montmartrois. Il se distingue par : Vie et œuvre de Gaston Couté. Archéologie : paléontologie et numismatique. Les collections du musée couvrent les domaines suivants : Archéologie.
L'adresse du musée est : 22 rue des remparts, Meung-sur-Loire. Code postal : 45130. Renseignements par téléphone au 02.38.22.53.36. Site officiel : www.meung-sur-loire.com/culture/402-musee.html?search_query=musee&results=5.
History
Depuis novembre 2005, le Musée se trouve dans des locaux entièrement rénovés. Désormais, il fait partie intégrante du nouvel Espace Culturel de la ville baptisé « La Monnaye ».
Ainsi, un hommage est rendu à la fonction qu’occupait au XVIIe siècle, à cet emplacement, une « Maison de la Monnaie », où l’on frappait une pièce de monnaie en cuivre : les Liards.
Collection highlights
Vie et œuvre de Gaston Couté. Archéologie : paléontologie et numismatique.
Notable figures associated with the museum
Gaston Couté (1880 - 1911) poète libertaire Montmartrois.
Domains and collections
Collection themes
Archéologie nationale : Préhistoire, Protohistoire, Gallo-romain, Paléo-chrétien;Collections spécifiques : Archives papier, Archives sonores, Photographie, Manuscrits, incunables, Numismatique, Ouvrages de bibliophilie, Partitions;Histoire : Histoire locale et régionale, Biographie (Gaston Couté);Musique : Souvenirs de compositeurs et d'interprètes;Sciences de la nature : Entomologie (Insectes), Géologie, Herpétologie (Reptiles), Invertébrés marins ( coraux, crustacés), Ichtyologie (Poissons), Malacologie (Mollusques, coquillages), Mammalogie (Mammifères), Minéralogie, Paléontologie (Fossiles)
Museums nearby
Museum presentation
Located in Meung-sur-Loire (Loiret), musée Gaston Couté 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 Gaston Couté cover the following fields: Archéologie. 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 Gaston Couté is located at 22 rue des remparts, 45130 Meung-sur-Loire. 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 Gaston Couté contributes to the cultural influence of Meung-sur-Loire and the Loiret 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 Gaston Couté 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 Gaston Couté is located in Meung-sur-Loire, in the Loiret department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée Gaston Couté'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 Gaston Couté bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée Gaston Couté'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 Meung-sur-Loire 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.