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Musée des Beaux-Arts
The city's fine arts museum, in two wings on Cours d'Albret, with temporary exhibitions in the Galerie on Place du Colonel Raynal.
- 2 h
- €6
- Booking: not needed
- Cathedral and museums
Data checked on November 3, 2026
The museum is run by the city of Bordeaux and stands on Cours d'Albret. The permanent collections are in the main building, and the Galerie, on Place du Colonel Raynal, holds temporary exhibitions. A combined ticket covers both. The visit is indoors and quiet, and it suits a rainy afternoon.
What to look for
- Permanent collections
- Temporary exhibitions at the Galerie
- Combined ticket for both
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Thursday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Friday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Saturday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm | |
| Sunday | 11:00 am–6:00 pm |
Open 11:00 to 18:00 every day except Tuesday, when it is closed. It is closed on some public holidays but open on 14 July and 15 August.
Source: Musée des Beaux-Arts (Ville de Bordeaux), checked November 3, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €6. The permanent collections cost 6 euros full price and 3.50 euros reduced. The combined ticket with the temporary exhibition costs 8 euros and 4.50 euros reduced. The first Sunday of the month is free except in July and August.
Getting there
Tip
Remember the Tuesday closure, and note that the first Sunday of the month is free except in July and August.