Musée d'art et d'histoire de Saint-Brieuc

The Musée d'art et d'histoire de Saint-Brieuc is a regional museum spread across three floors within a building called Cour Francis Renaud in the city. The collections include maritime objects, agricultural tools, and extensive photography documenting how the region has changed over time.

The museum was created to preserve the heritage and stories of local people. In 2003 it received the official French designation 'musée de France', recognizing its role as a centre for safeguarding regional artifacts and documents.

The exhibitions show how Bretons lived with the sea and how flax was transformed into cloth through local craftsmanship. These traditions remain central to how the region sees itself today.

The museum is easy to reach as it sits centrally in the city and connects well with local transport. The galleries are compact, so you can see the entire collection comfortably in about one to two hours.

The collection holds over 1,200 photographs by photographer Lucien Bailly, who documented everyday life in the region across several decades. These images offer a direct window into the world of people who lived and worked here.

Location: Saint-Brieuc

Official opening: 1986

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Industry: museum management

Operator: Commune de Saint-Brieuc

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-12:00,13:30-18:00; Holidays,Sunday 14:00-18:00; January 01,May 01,November 01,December 24 off

Phone: +33296625520

Website: https://saint-brieuc.bzh/au-quotidien/culture/musee-dart-et-dhistoire

GPS coordinates: 48.51240,-2.76190

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45