Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon
One of France's oldest art museums, with free permanent exhibitions and, as its treasure, the Gothic tombs of Philip the Bold and John the Fearless in the Guards' Room.
The museum occupies the east wing of the Ducal Palace. It opened to the public in 1787 and underwent a major renovation in 2019. In the Guards' Room, the tombs of Philip the Bold and John the Fearless and his wife were carved by Claus Sluter and others. Dozens of small figures of mourners beneath the tomb bases each display a different pose, making them among the finest examples of Burgundian sculpture. The collection also includes medieval altarpieces, paintings from the Renaissance to the 19th century, and works by French Impressionists. Permanent exhibitions are free and open from about 10:00 to 18:30 (closed on Tuesdays), while temporary exhibitions require a ticket. A visit takes about two hours.
Opening hours
10:00–18:30 (closed Tuesdays; slightly extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy
- Place de la Libération
- Rue Verrerie & Rue des Forges
- Owl's Trail
- Church of Notre-Dame of Dijon
- Church of Saint-Michel, Dijon
- Les Halles de Dijon
- Musée de la Vie bourguignonne