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Origin and history

The Jacobin Museum was founded in 1887 thanks to the donation of a notable local, Count Ange de Guernesac. Its initial collections consisted of purchases from the painting salons, state depots and private donations, enriched by Edmond Puyo's archaeological excavations at the Bagatelle site around 1880. These discoveries, combined with targeted acquisitions, have helped to structure a diverse fund covering archaeology, fine arts and decorative arts.

Since the 1970s, the museum has experienced a revival with the addition of collections of Morlaisian goldsmithy and contemporary art. Originally housed in the Jacobin church, he moved to a decentralized structure after the closure of his permanent rooms. Today, the Morlaix Museum is structured around two sites: the House in Pondalez and the Jacobins, highlighting its municipal collection through renewed exhibitions and thematic clashes.

The museum is distinguished by two major ensembles: modern and contemporary painting (with works by Monet, Rodin or Sérusier) and the popular Breton arts and traditions, especially those of the little Trégor. These collections, alternating temporary exhibitions and targeted presentations like "The chosen work", illustrate both the regional anchor and the artistic opening of the museum. Its history remains linked to the ancient Jacobin Abbey, a historical monument that still partially houses its activities.

The themes covered by the museum range from national archaeology (from Prehistory to the medieval period) to extra-European civilizations, religious art, nature sciences or ethnology. This diversity reflects the desire to preserve and value a heritage that is both local and universal, while adapting to contemporary public expectations.

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