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.
A brief summary to Musée des Augustins
- 21 Rue de Metz, Toulouse, 31000, FR
- +33561222182
- Visit website
Local tips
- While the museum is closed, check the official website for information on off-site events and exhibitions.
- Explore the museum's website for a virtual tour of the collections.
- Visit the Musée des Augustins on the first Sunday of each month for free entry (when open).
Getting There
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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.
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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.
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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.
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