An educational university museum, the Musée des Moulages was founded in 1890 with the aim of preserving and exhibiting collections related to the teaching of archaeology (plaster casts of sculptures, original ancient objects, photographic archives). Inaugurated on the occasion of the 600th anniversary of the University of Montpellier, the museum was housed in the University Palace, home of the Faculty of Arts.
The purchase in 1904 of the collection of casts belonging to Canon Didelot de Valence made it possible to expand the historical periods represented and to introduce medieval art.
The museum, the ‘jewel’ of the former Faculty of Arts, is now an essential part of the University of Montpellier Paul-Valéry. It is both a historical testimony to teaching and scientific research at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries and a key player in the cultural life of the university thanks to its scientific, artistic and cultural events.
The purchase in 1904 of the collection of casts belonging to Canon Didelot de Valence made it possible to expand the historical periods represented and to introduce medieval art.
The museum, the ‘jewel’ of the former Faculty of Arts, is now an essential part of the University of Montpellier Paul-Valéry. It is both a historical testimony to teaching and scientific research at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries and a key player in the cultural life of the university thanks to its scientific, artistic and cultural events.
Services
Services
Disabled access
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Classé aux monuments historiques
Patrimoine XXème siècleAccessibility
Accessibility
Reception of disabled persons
Rates
Rates
Full rate
From €3.00
Full rate
From €5.00
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
CashOpenings
Openings
Tuesday
12:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
12:00 - 17:00
Thursday
12:00 - 17:00
Friday
12:00 - 17:00
Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 12pm by prior arrangement, 12pm to 5pm free access
Closed on Mondays, weekends, public holidays and university holidays.
Closed on Mondays, weekends, public holidays and university holidays.
Tuesday
12:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
12:00 - 17:00
Thursday
12:00 - 17:00
Friday
12:00 - 17:00
Medias
Medias
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Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Access
Access
- Tramway / streetcar line : Ligne 1, arrêt Saint Eloi at 900m
