Musée archéologique de Dijon, Archaeological museum in Abbaye de Saint-Bénigne, Dijon, France
The Musée archéologique de Dijon occupies a former Benedictine dormitory building and displays artifacts from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages across multiple floors. The rooms hold objects that archaeologists uncovered in the region.
The museum was founded in 1832 by a local antiquities commission and moved to its current location in 1934, which was once part of a Benedictine abbey. This monastery had been a center of religious life in Dijon for centuries before that.
The collection shows artworks and objects that tell the story of the region and the people who lived here over many centuries. You can see how these pieces reveal what mattered to the inhabitants through different periods.
The building sits next to the cathedral and is easy to reach on foot; plan about two hours for a visit. There are some stairs between floors, but the layout is straightforward and signage is clear.
An entire floor is dedicated to jewelry, weapons, and pottery from the early medieval period, all discovered at this location. These items come from an important monastic site and reveal how people lived here.
Location: Dijon
Part of: Abbaye de Saint-Bénigne
Opening Hours: April-October: 09:30-12:30,14:00-18:00; Tuesday off
Phone: +33380488370
Website: http://dijon.fr/les-musees!0-35/musee-archeologique!1-38
GPS coordinates: 47.32183,5.03506
Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02
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