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Museum · Bordéus, Nova Aquitânia
Musée d'Aquitaine
Museum of the history of Bordéus and Aquitaine, from Prehistory to the present day, with rooms on the port, Atlantic trade and slavery.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Musée d'Aquitaine
The Musée d'Aquitaine tells the history of Bordéus and the region, from Prehistory to the contemporary era. It is housed in a 19th-century building on the cours Pasteur, near the Cathédrale Saint-André.
On the ground floor are prehistoric, Gallic, Roman and medieval objects. Among them are the Vênus de Laussel, a relief carved in stone more than 20,000 years ago, and the Gallic treasure of Tayac, with a torque and gold coins. Roman Burdigala appears in steles, mosaics and statues.
On the upper floor, the galleries deal with the port, the wine trade and Bordéus's links with the colonies and the trafficking of enslaved people in the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum also brings together the collections of the Centre Jean-Moulin, on the Resistance, and of the former Goupil house, of images and prints. A visitor interpretation centre about the city's World Heritage completes the visit.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1½–2 hours.
Best time
In the morning, combined with the cathedral. It's a good option on a rainy day. The museum usually closes on Mondays and on some public holidays; check before you go.
How to get there
Tram B to the Musée d'Aquitaine stop, in front of the entrance. On foot, it's a 5-minute walk from Place Pey-Berland.
Tip
The elevator to the upper floor may be under maintenance: check access if you have reduced mobility. Temporary exhibitions are usually charged separately.
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Frequently asked questions about Musée d'Aquitaine
What not to miss at the Musée d'Aquitaine?
The Venus of Laussel, the pieces from Roman Burdigala and the rooms about the port of Bordeaux, Atlantic trade, and slavery.
How long does the visit take?
About 2 hours for the full circuit. If short on time, prioritize the Roman ground floor and the 18th-century rooms.
Is the museum open every day?
No. It usually closes on Mondays and on some holidays. Check the opening hours before you go.