Do yourself a favor and include a trip to Musee Des Augustins if you’re planning an exciting holiday in Toulouse, France. This country offers no shortage of compelling museums, beautiful historic churches, and breathtaking ancient monasteries and the Musee Des Augustins comprise all three. This destination is at the top of the list when it comes to captivating tourist attractions. Established in 1793, Musee Des Augustins is one of the earliest museums in France. A former Gothic monastery wonderfully restored to its former architectural beauty, this museum boasts an exquisite collection of fine sculptures and refined paintings from the Middle Ages to the early 20th Century. So to make the most of your visit we’ve assembled a guide to Musee Des Augustins, Toulouse.
Things to do / highlights
Romanesque sculptures / Gothic masterpieces
The gorgeous architecture of this tourist attraction may garner a great deal of attention but the collection of artwork is just as alluring. Possessing 4,000 incredible pieces, this museum’s showcase is evenly divided between paintings and sculptures. Marvel at French masters like Ingres, Courbet, Corot, and, of course, famed painter Toulouse-Lautrec. Enjoy renowned masterpieces like the Sultan of Morocco by Eugene Delacroix and Mankind before the Flood by Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem. The Romanesque and Southern Gothic sculptures are certainly the most extraordinary and dramatic so don’t forget to check them out, as well as works by famous sculpturer Rodin.
Music at the museum
What better way to enjoy music than in the museum’s opulent setting. Throughout the year Musee Des Augustins hosts a variety of concerts replete with well-known performers and melodic sounds. Every Wednesday the museum hosts an organ-music concert. Entry is free when you present your museum ticket. From October to May you won’t want to miss The Renaissance Arts concert offering music from the Middle Ages to contemporary tunes.
Gallery of gargoyles
Make a point to stop and admire the army of whimsical and eye-catching Romanesque gargoyles inhabiting the handsome 14-century cloisters that form a wonderful backdrop to the entire ground. You can then relish the tranquility of the beautiful lush medieval garden area.
Things to buy
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
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Musee Des Augustins offers a charming gift shop where many can find a lovely remembrance of their time at the museum. Choose from a wide selection of pretty postcards that are reflective of the gorgeous artwork on display. Visitors can also discover typical tourists souvenirs like colorful mugs, handy tote bags, and fun knickknacks. You would be remiss if you didn’t also check out the great arrangement of coffee table books available to add to your collection.
Travelers tips
Wheelchair accessibility
This museum is not fully wheelchair accessible. However, the Romanesque room, the epigraphy room, the cloister, and the three Gothic rooms are available to wheelchair-bound guests. When you arrive at the museum entrance please ring the buzzer and a person from reception will happily greet you and provide you with any assistance. Musee Des Augustins offers free entry to impaired patrons and their accompanying guide. If you need a wheelchair or portable cane seat to increase your comfort the museum can provide it.
Pass Tourisme
Admission to this attraction and a range of other museums is free with a Pass Tourisme. You can purchase a pass via a third-party website, the official Toulouse tourism website, or stop by the Toulouse tourist office located at Donjon du Capitole Square Charles de Gaulle, 31080 Toulouse, France.
Free day
Entry to the museum’s permanent collections is free to everyone on the first Sunday of every month and the permanent collections are always free to visitors under 18 years of age.
How to get there
Rent a car
If you opt to rent a vehicle and drive to this attraction you can find it at 21 Rue de Metz, 31000 Toulouse, France.
Bus
To arrive by bus there are a couple of choices. If you board bus lines 7, 12, or 44 and hop off at the Esquirol metro stop the museum is just around the corner. You can also board lines 7, 4, 38 or 44 at the Boulbonne stop.
Toulouse Metro
The Toulouse Metro is fast and efficient. To get to the museum you can either catch the Metro Line A at the Esquirol station or hop on Line B at the Carmes or François Verdier stations.
Taxi
You can get there the stress-free way by hailing a taxi off the streets or arranging for a pick-up.
Uber
For app-savvy travelers, you can easily book a ride with Uber.
Parking information
Parking is available at Parking Indigo Toulouse Esquirol located 492 feet (150 meters) away at 14 Place Esquirol, 31000 Toulouse, France or drive over to Les Carmes - a parking garage situated at Place des Carmes, 31500 Toulouse, France - that’s about 0.93 miles (1.5 kilometers) away.
How to book tickets
You can get your tickets from a third-party website or they can be obtained at the official website. A handy mobile app is available to enhance your museum experience. Guided tours are available for just 4 USD (3 Euros) and you can make a reservation by dialing +33 (0)5 61 22 39 03.
Musee Des Augustins information
Musee Des Augustins
Address: 21 Rue de Metz, 31000 Toulouse, France
Opening hours: Sun - Mon: 10am - 6pm; Wed: 10am - 9pm; Thu - Sat: 10am - 6pm (closed on Tue)
Cost: 5 - 8 USD
Official website: Musee Des Augustins
Department of tourism: Visit France
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