Musée Ingres Bourdelle is a museum in central Montauban, housed in the former episcopal palace. Its collections focus on painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and sculptor Émile-Antoine Bourdelle, with archaeological objects and older paintings adding local context.
At a glance
- Address: 19 rue de l’Hôtel de Ville, 82000 Montauban.
- The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Mondays.
- Standard admission is €10; reduced admission is €5.
- Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
What is Musée Ingres known for?
Musée Ingres is known for its collections connected with two artists born in Montauban: Ingres and Bourdelle. The museum was created in 1820 and became associated with Ingres after his bequest in 1867.
Ingres (1780–1867) was a painter, while Bourdelle (1861–1929) was a sculptor. The museum occupies the former episcopal palace in the centre of the city, at the edge of the pedestrian centre.
What can you see in the collections?
The collections include works by Ingres and Bourdelle, older paintings and archaeological objects linked to local history from Gallo-Roman times onward. Ingres’s bequest included 4,500 drawings, 44 paintings, a violin, and personal collections and documentation.
The museum covers 2,700 m². Its displays include a conservation cabinet for Ingres’s drawings and a floor devoted to Bourdelle’s work. In the basement, archaeological collections sit alongside remains of a 14th-century stronghold.
When is the museum open, and what do tickets cost?
Musée Ingres has hours that change by season: October through April and May through September.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Friday: 10:00–17:30
- Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–19:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Standard admission is €10 and reduced admission is €5. Both ticket types include the permanent and temporary exhibitions and entry to the Natural History Museum. Admission is free on the first Sunday of each month and for visitors under 18. The museum’s tariff page also lists free admission for several other categories, with proof where required.
The standard ticket is generally valid for the whole day, so you can leave at midday and return. Guided tours for individuals, including admission, cost €12 at full price and €7 at the reduced price; the reduced subscriber rate is €4.50. Hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
How can you pair the museum with a central-Montauban walk?
The museum’s central location makes it a practical starting point for a walk through Montauban’s pedestrian centre. It is a 12-minute walk from the railway station, and the city centre’s streets and public spaces give you room to continue exploring after your visit.
If you’re planning a longer day on foot, a one day in Montauban itinerary can help you order museum visits and other stops.
From Unisotel Montauban rénové EX F1, Musée Ingres is about 39 minutes on foot or 11 minutes by car.
Pont Vieux is one of the city’s named landmarks, and its history and views can add another stop to a central walk.
The Pont Vieux Montauban is a historic bridge with views that make it a fitting stop on a walk through the city centre.
The station is a 12-minute walk from the museum, which makes it straightforward to include on a rail-based visit.
Travelling by rail makes the station-to-centre walk simple, and Montauban by train is a convenient way to reach the city and hotel area.
FAQs
Where is Musée Ingres Bourdelle?
It is at 19 rue de l’Hôtel de Ville, 82000 Montauban, in the former episcopal palace.
Is the museum open on Mondays?
Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday. No.
Does a ticket include the Natural History Museum?
Yes. Standard and reduced admission include entry to the Natural History Museum as well as the permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Can you leave and return on the same ticket?
The standard entry ticket is generally valid for the whole day and allows visitors to leave at midday and return.