Musée d'Aquitaine
A museum tracing the history of Bordeaux and Aquitaine from prehistory to the modern era, with galleries on Venus of Laussel and the slave trade.
Bordeaux's history museum begins with displays from the Paleolithic era. Highlights include the famous 'Venus with a Horn' (the Venus of Laussel), a relief carving; Gallo-Roman tombstones and a hoard of gold coins; and exhibits on English rule during the Middle Ages and the port's prosperity in the 18th century. A dedicated gallery confronts Bordeaux's role in the Atlantic slave trade, and its content is thought-provoking. The permanent collection is free or low-cost (about 5 euros) and the museum is closed on Mondays. Check the official website for details. It is a five-minute walk south of the Cathedral.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 11:00–18:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Bordeaux Cathedral & Pey-Berland Tower
- Bordeaux Old Town (Saint-Pierre)
- Grosse Cloche
- Rue Sainte-Catherine
- Palais Rohan
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux
- Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
- Porte Cailhau