Art and heritage in Toulouse

Cité de l'espace

The City of Space is a scientific museum established in Toulouse, in Haute-Garonne. Located in the Occitanie region, it is dedicated to space sciences and technologies. The museum offers an educational approach to the fields of astronomy, astronautics and space exploration. Its collections and exhibitions are aimed at a varied audience, from the youngest to adults. An institution rooted in Toulouse's cultural and scientific fabric, the City of Space contributes to the dissemination of knowledge in the aerospace sector.

Av. Jean Gonord

Musée des Augustins

The Augustins Museum is an art museum located in Toulouse, in Haute-Garonne. It occupies the premises of a former convent. The museum offers art collections and preserves a cloister, central elements of its architectural and artistic heritage. It offers varied programming including exhibitions, lectures, guided tours, and educational activities for different audiences. The museum also has a developed digital presence, offering documentary resources and online content.

21 Rue de Metz

Musée Saint-Raymond

The Saint-Raymond Museum is an archaeology museum established in Toulouse, in Haute-Garonne. It preserves and presents collections relating to the ancient and medieval history of the region. The museum occupies a building classified as a historical monument and is part of an initiative to enhance local archaeological heritage, particularly the Roman remains of Toulouse. It offers a permanent exhibition devoted to its collections and regularly organizes temporary exhibitions. The museum also hosts educational activities and cultural events aimed at various audiences.

1 ter Pl. Saint-Sernin

Musée Georges Labit

The Georges-Labit Museum is located in Toulouse in Haute-Garonne. Specializing in Asian arts, it brings together collections covering several regions and cultures: Japan, China, the Indian world, Southeast Asia (Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Burma) and the Himalaya-Mongolia region, with sections dedicated to Nepalese, Mongolian and Tibetan arts. The museum offers varied activities including guided tours, workshops, lectures and outings. It welcomes all audiences, from school groups to adults, and has a library as well as video tours.

17 Rue du Japon, 31400 Toulouse, France

Musée du vieux Toulouse

The Museum of Old Toulouse, housed in the Dumay Hotel in the city center, is a museum. Located on rue du May in Toulouse, in Haute-Garonne, it is dedicated to the history and heritage of the city. The museum documents the urban and cultural evolution of Toulouse through its collections. It is among the major heritage facilities of the Toulouse metropolitan area, alongside other institutions such as the Musée des Augustins and the Musée Saint-Raymond.

7 Rue du May, 31000 Toulouse, France

A historic waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, this 240-kilometer canal was constructed between 1666 and 1681 under the direction of engineer…

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