Musée des beaux-arts de Dijon

In the heart of Burgundy, the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Dijon is one of the oldest in France, dating back to the Ancien Régime. Thanks to the legacy of the Dukes of Burgundy, the museum boasts some of the finest masterpieces of the late Middle Ages. Its encyclopaedic collections, which stem from both the founding period of the Revolution and the curiosity of collectors, invite visitors to discover a wide range of works, from Egyptian art to the 21st century. The museum is housed in the former Hôtel des Ducs de Bourgogne and the eastern part of the Palais des Etats. As such, it is an essential testimony to the art and history of Burgundy from the end of the Middle Ages to the end of the 19th century.

Despite the classical regularity imposed at the end of the 17th century, the diversity of the palace's buildings, erected from the 14th to the 19th century, bears witness to the building's centuries-long history: residence of the Dukes of Burgundy, then home to kings and governors, seat of the States, drawing school at the origin of the museum, and finally Dijon town hall.

Dijon's Musée des Beaux-Arts symbolises the city's roots, with works representing the region's artistic creativity, but also its openness to the world, with collections representing five continents. With the renovation of the museum, the 21st century is also taking its place in the palace, with architectural interventions that aptly assert its openness to contemporary life.

Important information:
- It is forbidden to bring into the museum any objects that pose a risk to the safety of people, works of art or buildings. (including pointed walking sticks).
- Animals are not allowed, with the exception of those used to accompany people with disabilities.
- Pushchairs are not permitted, except cane pushchairs. You can borrow one from the museum.

Types

  • Fine arts
  • Museum

Quality labels

  • Musée de France
  • Municipal museum

On site

Facilities

  • Specific theme activities
  • Adult workshop
  • Junior workshop
  • Temporary exhibitions

Services

  • French
  • German
  • English
  • Library
  • Shop

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Prices

Payment methods

  • Credit card
  • Cheques and postal orders
  • Cash

Opening times

Exceptional closure on Monday 11 March 2024

Opening times :

From 01 June to 30 September:
From 10am to 6.30pm every day. Closed on Tuesday

From 01 October to 31 May:
From 9.30 am to 6 pm every day. Closed on Tuesdays

Closed on 1 January, 1 May and 8 May,
14 July, 1 and 11 November, 25 December

Special opening conditions

All measures are taken to welcome you in the best conditions:

- The sanitary capacity of the museums is calculated according to the surface area accessible to the public and taking into account the spatial configuration of the premises:

400 people for the Fine Arts Museum, for 6500 m2 ;
30 people for the Rude Museum, for 180 m2 ;
150 people for the Archaeological Museum, for 1600 m2 ;
250 for the Musée de la Vie bourguignonne, for 2000 m2 ;
120 for the Musée d'Art Sacré, for 980 m2.

- A count of visitors at the entrance and exit, with signposting of the route to limit the crossing of flows as much as possible;

- Respect for barrier measures: wearing a mask, disinfectant solution on entry, etc