Museums in the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Departments of the region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Major cultural cities
Museum heritage of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region
The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region encompasses 8 departments and has a total of 102 « Musée de France » labeled museums. This territory stands out for its rich and diverse cultural heritage, the legacy of several centuries of history, artistic creation, and regional know-how. The region's museums preserve collections covering all fields: fine arts, archaeology, natural history, decorative arts, ethnology, and sciences.
Departments of the region
The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region includes the following departments: Côte-d'Or, Doubs, Jura, Nièvre, Haute-Saône, Saône-et-Loire. Each has its own museums with specific collections linked to the territory's history and identity. The diversity of departments that make up the region offers visitors a complete cultural panorama.
Major cultural cities
Among the cities in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region with the highest concentration of labeled museums are: Dijon, Besançon, Autun, Auxerre, Beaune. These municipalities serve as major cultural hubs that attract local and national visitors throughout the year.
Diversity of collections
The collections preserved in the region's museums cover a wide range of disciplines. From fine arts to archaeology, from popular arts and traditions to natural sciences, each museum contributes to the regional heritage. Some institutions are distinguished by nationally renowned collections, while others showcase local heritage with smaller but equally valuable holdings.
Plan your visit in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
To plan a cultural itinerary in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, start by consulting the museum pages for each department on our website. Each page provides the address, collections, and available information. As opening hours and admission fees vary by institution, it is recommended to verify this information directly with the museum before your visit. Many museums participate in national events such as the Nuit des musées and the Journées européennes du patrimoine.
Data sources
The information presented comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture, accessible on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The referenced works come from the Joconde database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region has 102 museums labeled as 'Museum of France', spread across 8 departments.
The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region comprises 8 departments. Check this page for the full list.
The number varies. Departments hosting major metropolitan areas generally have the highest number of labeled institutions.
Price conditions depend on each establishment. Many museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of the month.
Consult the departmental pages or use our interactive map or geolocation tool.
The museums cover all fields: fine arts, archaeology, natural sciences, decorative arts, ethnology, contemporary art.
Yes, digitized works can be viewed via the Joconde database from the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility varies. Check directly with each museum.
Museums participate in national events and organize temporary exhibitions and activities.
The data comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under Open License v2.0.