Musée d'Aquitaine
Musée d'Aquitaine
4.5
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
The Musée d'Aquitaine is a museum of history and civilisation. It has been located in the former University of Bordeaux Faculty of Arts and Sciences building in the heart of the city for the last thirty years. The museum's extensive collections retrace the history of Bordeaux and Aquitaine from prehistory to the 21st century. It is one of the biggest historical museums of France.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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4.5
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Meg Clifford
Jersey, UK52 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Let’s start with highlighting that there are some interesting artefacts in this museum however there is no attempt to make the experience interactive, immersive or fun. You just walk around and read placards. For some reason halfway through they stop having English writing on the placards so unless you know how to read French, you can no longer understand the information.
When comparing this museum to the likes of the Natural History Museum or Science Museum in London, which are FREE to enter… this museum cost €5 per person and the experience can honestly only be summed up as boring by comparison.
Another let down was that I didn’t really learn anything about Aquitaine… it was just general prehistoric history, followed by the history of the slave trade and then modern history - I felt none of these were specific to the Aquitaine region which one would think they should be when featured in the ‘Museum of Aquitaine’.
The gift shop is rubbish & there’s no cafe at the end to have a rest from the boredom of this attraction. Save your money and visit some of the other brilliant attractions in Bordeaux.
When comparing this museum to the likes of the Natural History Museum or Science Museum in London, which are FREE to enter… this museum cost €5 per person and the experience can honestly only be summed up as boring by comparison.
Another let down was that I didn’t really learn anything about Aquitaine… it was just general prehistoric history, followed by the history of the slave trade and then modern history - I felt none of these were specific to the Aquitaine region which one would think they should be when featured in the ‘Museum of Aquitaine’.
The gift shop is rubbish & there’s no cafe at the end to have a rest from the boredom of this attraction. Save your money and visit some of the other brilliant attractions in Bordeaux.
Written 19 April 2022
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Graham B
Reims, France128 contributions
Mar 2022
There are far too many exhibits to see and appreciate in one visit. The visitor is led through history from pre-Roman times up to the present time. There is a big section focusing on the Slave Trade as Bordeaux was one of the principal ports involved in that trade for nearly 300 years. The audio-guide was not available due to Covid restrictions.
Written 5 March 2022
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Ellie S
19 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
Not for me. There was no English translation, which I shouldn't have expected at all, albeit someone in the latest review saying so...
Lots of Roman and prehistoric artefacts but I wanted to learn more about Bordeaux itself.
The staff also didn't offer an audio guide despite there being multiple signs of one inside the exhibits.
Lots of Roman and prehistoric artefacts but I wanted to learn more about Bordeaux itself.
The staff also didn't offer an audio guide despite there being multiple signs of one inside the exhibits.
Written 13 February 2022
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rdlm2020
Lisbon, Portugal70 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
The museum is amazing! It has many things to see, since the pre-historical times in Bordeaux to its 21st century history. You need some time to see everything. The only thing that needs improvement are the plates ans explanations around the museum - all of them, with really few exceptions, are in French, with makes it very difficult for non-french speakers to enjoy the museum to the fullest. However, looking around is still a pretty cool activity to do when in Bordeaux.
Written 13 March 2022
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Philip C
York, ME576 contributions
July 2023 • Couples
We really enjoyed this Museum and I'm surprised that it's not rated higher. The special exhibit on cave paintings was very interesting and well described. The permanent exhibits are also very worthwhile although much more could be done with an English guide. But it takes Bordeaux all the way to current times. We spent three hours but it certainly worthy of a two hour visit
Written 24 July 2023
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Jonathan L
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
We felt that this museum was disjointed and disorganised. When you arrive, there are clear signs on the Reception desk that there is an audioguide available, but we were told when buying tickets that this is not true.
There is a lot of information on the ground floor on the prehistoric history of the region, which we thought was interesting, and there is a lot of on Roman history as well.
It starts to go downhill after this though, as the English and Spanish translations of the accompanying texts to the exhibits disappear, so you need to understand French to make the most of the rest of the museum. There also seem to be large bits of history missing - we thought that we must have missed a section on the medieval period and in particular Eleanor of Aquitaine. It seems crazy not to mention her in a museum about Aquitaine.
There was a section right at the end on the very recent history of the regeneration of Bordeaux which was excellent.
There is a lot of information on the ground floor on the prehistoric history of the region, which we thought was interesting, and there is a lot of on Roman history as well.
It starts to go downhill after this though, as the English and Spanish translations of the accompanying texts to the exhibits disappear, so you need to understand French to make the most of the rest of the museum. There also seem to be large bits of history missing - we thought that we must have missed a section on the medieval period and in particular Eleanor of Aquitaine. It seems crazy not to mention her in a museum about Aquitaine.
There was a section right at the end on the very recent history of the regeneration of Bordeaux which was excellent.
Written 30 October 2023
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irawine
Benicia, CA637 contributions
May 2023
My wife and I visited this museum and were quite impressed with the collection of realia it contains. Most impressive were the Greek and Roman pieces (although there were others). It is well worth a visit to this museum if you go to Bordeaux.
Written 23 July 2023
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David C
8 contributions
July 2023 • Couples
Excellent for history buffs. A comprehensive walk thru history of Bordeaux area, starting with prehistoric times. Great collection of Roman artifacts, medieval history, cave painting discoveries and the like, as well as maps and other descriptions of importance of Bordeaux as a trade route thru history. Good audio visuals and layout.
Took us 2 hours to cover everything — it’s a big museum!
Took us 2 hours to cover everything — it’s a big museum!
Written 9 July 2023
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BTS1972
Munich, Germany3,584 contributions
June 2023
The museum covers the major periods of the area. Unfortunately, around 90% of the documentation is only French. While this is typical French ignorance, it is not adequate to any museum of importance today. In addition, many of the multi-media installation – again mostly in French – are not functional. In short, not worth a visit, if you are not French.
Written 11 June 2023
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Jeremy D
7 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
Truly covers everything from prehistory and the first artifacts found in the Aquitaine region right up to modern times and the region's role in the world. Very large sections of ancient artifacts and Roman-era statues and building remains. Definitely worth visiting to gain a better understanding of the area and how it came to be.
Written 21 September 2023
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Goodmorning , is there a space to leave the trolley (suitcase)?
Written 8 March 2023
Buongiorno, sarete aperti il giorno di Pasqua e/o Pasquetta?
Written 23 February 2020
en la Calle Victor Hugo, saliendo del museo a la izquierda y antes de llegar a la Torre de la Grosse Cloche hay un parquing
Written 2 October 2017
Is this museum included on the city pass you can purchase ?
Thanks
David
Written 27 August 2016
Musée d'Aquitaine
Bordeaux, France
Hello David,
Thanks for your answer.
If you are talking about the Bordeaux Métropole City Pass, yes, the Musée d'Aquitaine is included in and will be free for you.
Best regards,
Le Musée d'Aquitaine
Written 29 August 2016
Musée d'Aquitaine
Bordeaux, France
Bonjour,
l'entrée au musée pour les collections permanentes est de 4€ (réduit 2€) et pour les expositions temporaires de 6.50€ (réduit 3.50€).
Vous pouvez retrouver toutes les informations concernant les tarifs et les horaires sur notre site internet.
A bientôt au musée d'Aquitaine !
Written 28 April 2015
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