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History & HeritageMusée départemental breton
Quimper · Finistère · Bretagne
European Heritage Days 2026
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The Breton departmental museum, located in Quimper in Finistère, is a museum. Housed in the episcopal palace, it brings together collections spanning nearly two centuries of institutional history. The museum preserves more than 60,000 objects documenting the material and immaterial heritage of Brittany, including notably archaeological collections, historical furniture and photographic archives. Its activities encompass permanent exhibitions, temporary exhibitions, guided tours and workshops designed for diverse audiences. The museum also offers online resources, virtual tours and educational tools adapted for families, schools and groups.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
1 Rue du Roi Gradlon
Phone number
+33 2 98 95 21 60Official website
musee-breton.finistere.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 15 min walk from station Quimper.
Nearest station
About 15 min walk from station Quimper.
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Part of an itinerary
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Galleries nearby: Galerie Philippe Théallet (127 m), Galerie Atelier Le Chien Rouge (136 m), Galerie de Bretagne (143 m).
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