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Musée Murat

Museum of France maison des Illustres ; musée en milieu rural Founded in 1959
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À Labastide-Murat (Lot), le musée Murat accueille les visiteurs en tant que musée labellisé « Musée de France ». L'histoire du musée se résume ainsi : Le musée est installé depuis 1959 dans l'ancienne auberge, maison natale de Murat. Il est associé à Joachim Murat (1767-1815).

Parmi ses atouts : Le rez-de-chaussée de la maison est une reconstitution de la salle de l'auberge. Le premier étage est consacré à un musée du souvenir : portraits de Joachim Murat et des membres de sa famille, autographes et objets personnels, estampes et gravures.

Le fonds muséal s'articule autour de : Histoire. On peut s'y rendre au place de l'église, à Labastide-Murat. L'établissement a été fondé en 1959. Le site du musée est consultable à l'adresse : musees.lot.fr/node/136. Téléphone : 05 65 21 19 23.

History

Le musée est installé depuis 1959 dans l'ancienne auberge, maison natale de Murat.

Collection highlights

Le rez-de-chaussée de la maison est une reconstitution de la salle de l'auberge. Le premier étage est consacré à un musée du souvenir : portraits de Joachim Murat et des membres de sa famille, autographes et objets personnels, estampes et gravures.

Notable figures associated with the museum

Joachim Murat (1767-1815)

Domains and collections

Collection themes

Histoire (Premier Empire)

Museum presentation

Located in Labastide-Murat (Lot), musée Murat 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 Murat 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 Murat is located at place de l'église, 46240 Labastide-Murat. 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 Murat is part of the cultural landscape of Labastide-Murat 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 Labastide-Murat 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 Murat 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 Murat is located in Labastide-Murat, in the Lot department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.

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

Part of musée Murat'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 Labastide-Murat 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.