Musée Bonnat-Helleu, Art museum in Bayonne, France
The Musée Bonnat-Helleu displays over 6,500 artworks, including paintings from Spanish and British artists, along with an extensive collection of 3,500 drawings.
Founded in 1897 by painter Léon Bonnat, the museum originated from his personal collection donation to the City of Bayonne in 1901.
The museum exhibits masterpieces by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, El Greco, Goya, Van Dyck, and Leonardo da Vinci through its diverse collections.
The building remains closed for renovation works since 2011, with a planned reopening in 2025 that will double its exhibition space.
The drawing cabinet houses one of France's largest collections of artworks on paper outside of Paris, featuring pieces from multiple centuries.
Location: Bayonne
Inception: 1897
Founders: Léon Bonnat
Official opening: 1897
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 5, rue Jacques-Laffitte 64100
Opening Hours: off
Phone: +33559466360
Website: https://webmuseo.com/ws/musee-bonnat-helleu/app/report
GPS coordinates: 43.49220,-1.47220
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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