Audio Guide of the Adrien Dubouché National Museum

The museum is open from Wednesday to Monday, from 10:00 am to 5:15 pm, and is closed on Tuesdays and public holidays such as January 1 and December 25. It is located at Place Winston Churchill (87000 Limoges) and can be reached by tram (Place Winston Churchill stop) or with a 15-minute walk from the train station. More information is available on its official website.

General admission costs €7. Entry is free for visitors under 26 from EU countries, people with disabilities, and unemployed visitors. Everyone can enter free of charge on the first Sunday of each month. Check updated prices on its tickets page.

A full visit takes between 1.5 and 2.5 hours. The museum houses more than 18,000 pieces across three levels, with the Limoges porcelain collection serving as the main thread throughout the visit.

It is one of the largest ceramics museums in the world and a major reference point for Limoges porcelain. Its historic collection, ranging from Egyptian pottery to contemporary creations, was begun in 1845 by Adrien Dubouché, the benefactor who gave the museum its name.

Wednesday to Friday mornings are the quietest times. July and August are the busiest months. Saturdays often feature family workshops, which can make the museum more crowded.

Yes, the museum has elevators, ramps, and adapted restrooms. Wheelchairs are available on free loan (advance booking is recommended at +33 5 55 33 08 50).

Five minutes away are Saint-Étienne Cathedral (13th-19th centuries) and the Botanic Garden of the Bishopric. The historic Butchers' Quarter and the Bénédictins Train Station, an Art Deco landmark, are a 10-minute walk away. Locations are available on Google Maps.

Do not miss the ceramic wheel-throwing demonstrations (check schedules). Wear comfortable shoes, and note that there are benches for resting. The museum shop offers quality local porcelain. A photo with the spectacular monumental staircase is a must!