Musée d'art et d'archéologie de Guéret, museum in Guéret (France)

The Musée d'art et d'archéologie de Guéret combines art and archaeological objects in a former mansion from the late 1700s. The collection holds around 17,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, ancient pottery, and finely crafted gold pieces from the region.

The building was constructed in the late 1700s as a residence for senators under Napoleon and later served as a convent. The museum itself was founded in 1838 when local scientists brought together their collections.

The collection reflects the artistic tradition of the Limousin region, particularly through works by Impressionist painters like Guillaumin who captured the landscapes around Guéret. These paintings show how artists connected deeply with their local surroundings.

The museum is currently closed for renovation and modernization, with a new extension being added to the building. When it reopens, visitors will find improved facilities and better access to the collections.

The museum's reputation rests on its Limousin goldsmithing treasury, including Limoges enamels such as the chasse de Malval, alongside Gallo-Roman statuary with a Cernunnos figure and a collection of Chinese ceramics. The natural-history cabinet that began the museum holds over 600 mounted species, about 150 insect boxes and some fifty herbaria.