Museums in Limousin

Musée d'Art et d'histoire locale
19100 Brive-la-Gaillarde

The Labenche Museum, housed in a 16th century Renaissance hotel in Brive-la-Gaillarde, combines art, history and architectural heritage in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Ranked historic monument in 1886.

Musée de l'artisanat d'Art et du compagnonnage
87000 Limoges

The Cité des métiers et des arts de Limoges, located in the Cité district, is a space dedicated to companionship and artisanal works since the 19th century, installed in an extension of the diocesan seminary.

Musée des arts et traditions populaires
23210 Bénévent-l'Abbaye

Bénévent-l'Abbaye is an immersive museum in Creuse (New Aquitaine), re-creating local life at the end of the 19th century through 3D sets, sounds and shows.

Musée de la poterie
23220 Cheniers

The Ecomuseum Tuilerie de Pouligny in Chéniers, in Creuse, traces the history of an active tilery from 1830 to 1962, now dedicated to the arts of land and fire in a preserved heritage setting.

Musée des Arts de la ville
23000 Guéret

The Museum of the Senate in Guéret, housed in an 18th century mansion, is a museum of art and archaeology located in New Aquitaine, famous for its varied collections and its history linked to the local learned society.

Musée des Beaux-Arts
87000 Limoges

The Museum of Fine Arts of Limoges, housed in an 18th century episcopal palace, houses collections of Egyptian enamels, paintings and antiques in the heart of New Aquitaine.

Musée d'Art contemporain
19250 Meymac

The Centre d'art contemporain de Meymac, located in a wing of Saint-André Abbey, has been broadcasting modern artistic creation in Corrèze, Nouvelle-Aquitaine since 1979. Labeled CACIN in 2022.

Musée de l'énergie et de l'électricité
23400 Bourganeuf

The Pôle des Énergies de Bourganeuf, in New Aquitaine, is a renewable energy interpretation centre installed in a former 19th century pioneer electrical plant.