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Musée municipal

Museum of France musée en milieu rural
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Musée de France implanté à Louhans-Châteaurenaud, le musée municipal conserve et présente des collections dans le département Saône-et-Loire. Le musée a une histoire propre : Inauguré en 1990, le musée a fait l'objet d'un réaménagement sur deux niveaux.

Les fonds sont constitués à partir de donations de Louhanais et de Bressans. Des donations récentes ont permis de développer un important fonds régional. Le musée municipal occupe les étages au-dessus du musée de l'imprimerie, antenne de l’Ecomusée de la Bresse bourguignonne.

Parmi ses atouts : Reconstitution de la salle du musée de la fin du XIXe siècle avec ses dépôts d’État. Salles consacrées aux artistes locaux et à la donation Louis James. Ses fonds sont consacrés à : Beaux-Arts, Ethnologie. Adresse : 29 rue des Dodânes, Louhans-Châteaurenaud.

Le musée dispose d'un site internet : www.louhans-chateaurenaud.fr/culture-et-patrimoine/monuments-et-musees/155-le-musee-municipal. Contact téléphonique : 03 85 76 03 41.

History

Inauguré en 1990, le musée a fait l'objet d'un réaménagement sur deux niveaux. Les fonds sont constitués à partir de donations de Louhanais et de Bressans. Des donations récentes ont permis de développer un important fonds régional.

Le musée municipal occupe les étages au-dessus du musée de l'imprimerie, antenne de l’Ecomusée de la Bresse bourguignonne.

Collection highlights

Reconstitution de la salle du musée de la fin du XIXe siècle avec ses dépôts d’État. Salles consacrées aux artistes locaux et à la donation Louis James.

Domains and collections

Collection themes

Peintures, sculptures, mobilier;Ethnologie

Collection works

Museum presentation

Situated in Louhans-Châteaurenaud, in the heart of the Saône-et-Loire department, musée municipal 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 municipal 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 municipal is located at 29 rue des Dodânes, 71270 Louhans-Châteaurenaud. 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 municipal contributes to the cultural influence of Louhans-Châteaurenaud and the Saône-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 municipal 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 municipal is located in Louhans-Châteaurenaud, in the Saône-et-Loire department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.

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

Part of musée municipal'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 Louhans-Châteaurenaud 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.