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Musée des Augustins: Toulouse's Medieval Art Treasure
Discover medieval sculptures and fine arts at Toulouse's Musée des Augustins, housed in a stunning 14th-century monastery. Reopening late 2025!
Housed in a former Augustinian monastery dating back to the 14th century, the Musée des Augustins is Toulouse's fine arts museum. It boasts an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century, with a strong emphasis on Romanesque sculpture. The museum is currently closed for renovations and is scheduled to reopen in late 2025.
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Getting There
Walking
The Musée des Augustins is located in the city center of Toulouse at 21 Rue de Metz. From Place du Capitole, walk south along Rue Romiguières, then turn left onto Rue de Metz. The museum will be on your right. The walk is approximately 10 minutes.
Public Transport
The Musée des Augustins is accessible via the Toulouse Metro. Take Line A or B to the Esquirol station. From there, walk south on Rue de Metz for approximately 5 minutes. A single Tisséo ticket costs €1.80 and is valid for one hour of travel on the bus, tram, and metro.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Toulouse. A short taxi ride from the Toulouse-Matabiau train station to the Musée des Augustins will cost approximately €10-€15 during the day. Taxi fares in Toulouse are calculated using taximeters. Several apps, such as Uber and Bolt, also operate in Toulouse.
Local tips
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While the museum is closed, check the official website for information on off-site events and exhibitions.
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Explore the museum's website for a virtual tour of the collections.
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Visit the Musée des Augustins on the first Sunday of each month for free entry (when open).
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The Musée des Augustins, located in the heart of Toulouse, is a fine arts museum residing within a magnificent former Augustinian monastery. Founded in 1793 and opened in 1795, the museum's collections span from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century, featuring over 4,000 works of art.
The museum is particularly renowned for its collection of Romanesque sculptures, considered one of the finest in Europe. These sculptures, along with Gothic masterpieces, offer a glimpse into the region's rich artistic heritage. The museum also features paintings from various European schools, including French, Italian, Spanish, and Northern European.
The building itself is a blend of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles, reflecting its history as a monastery. Visitors can explore the peaceful cloister, the grand Gothic church, and the chapter house, all of which have been transformed into exhibition spaces.
Currently closed for renovations and accessibility upgrades, the Musée des Augustins is expected to reopen in late 2025. During the closure, the museum is offering events outside its walls to keep the collection alive.
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