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Adrien Dubouché National Museum: Explore the Collections – Guided Tour
Musée national Adrien Dubouché Limoges - Duration 1h
Embark on a one-hour discovery of the museum with our many guided tours dedicated to French-speaking visitors.
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From July 8th to August 30th, 2026, during a one-hour tour through the collections, these guided visits offer different perspectives to help visitors better understand the universal history of ceramics, and in particular the story of Limoges porcelain.
The tours are suitable for visitors aged 6 and over. These visits are not suitable for younger children. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. All participants take part in the tour and must therefore purchase a ticket.
From Wednesday to Sunday at 10:30 AM, join the guided tour entitled The History of Ceramics. From Antiquity to the present day, ceramics have crossed cultures and continents. Discover the history of this ancestral craft!
From Wednesday to Sunday at 2:30 PM, join the guided tour entitled Limoges Porcelain. Dive into the history of Limoges porcelain while exploring the richest public collection in the world!
On Wednesday, October 21 and Saturday, October 31 at 2:30 p.m., then on Saturday, November 14 and Monday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m., take part in the guided tour entitled: “From Kaolin to Decoration: The Porcelain Crafts of Yesterday and Today.”
From the extraction of raw materials to the finest details of decoration, many different crafts and skills are involved in making a piece of porcelain. Come and discover them and uncover the secrets of porcelain craftsmanship!
On Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 at 10:30 a.m., as part of the National Architecture Days, discover the museum’s architectural ceramics! From architectural designs in the Middle East to the museum’s façade, this tour offers an opportunity to discover a new facet of ceramics.
Depending on the weather, be sure to bring an umbrella!
On Friday, October 23, Saturday, November 28, and Sunday, December 27 at 10:30 a.m., as well as Sunday, December 13 at 2:30 p.m., discover the museum’s treasures. Terracotta, stoneware, earthenware, and porcelain all have one thing in common: they are made from clay and belong to the large family of ceramics. Through the museum’s treasures, come and discover the history of this ancestral craft across different periods, cultures, and continents! This tour is one of the museum’s must-see experiences.
On Wednesday, October 28, Saturdays, December 12 and 26 at 10:30 a.m., and Sundays, November 15 and 29, as well as Sunday, December 27 at 2:30 p.m., join the guided tour dedicated to Limoges porcelain. Limoges porcelain represents more than a third of the museum’s collections. Spanning from 1771 to the present day, it reflects the diversity of production over more than 250 years. In one hour, immerse yourself in its history through the richest public collection in the world!
Advance booking is recommended for these tours. Places are limited to 20 participants.
Reviews about Guided tours
Visite musée de la porcelaine à Limoges
- 13 Jul 2026
Verified reservation
Excellente visite du musée Adrien Dubouché à Limoges avec Loïc!Commentaire très intéressant et magnifiques collections!
Visite guidée par voyages soulard
- 25 Feb 2026
Ce matin visite avec Nicolas,très bonne explication, sympathique très instructive.Tres bon choix propose parles transports Soulard
Visite du 25/02/2026
- 25 Feb 2026
Notre visite commentée par un jeune guide Nicolas très agréable et professionnel. Bonne continuation
Les Vendéens
Visite très intéressante
- 28 Aug 2025
Verified reservation
Visite très enrichissante.Musée avec de très belles pièces.
Guide enjouée qui nous explique bien l'histoire de la porcelaine de Limoges.
Useful information for your guided tour Musée national Adrien Dubouché Limoges
This tour is only available for French speakers.
Admission to the museum is free for all on the first Sunday of every month.
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Address
Musée national Adrien Dubouché Limoges
8 bis Place Winston Churchill, Limoges 87000
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8 bis Place Winston Churchill, Limoges 87000
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Access
Bus n°6 ou n°8 - arrêt place Winston Churchill. Car de tourisme : emplacement réservé devant le musée.
Voiture : parking payant de 600 places en face du musée, et deux parkings souterrains payants (place d’Aine et place de la Motte)
Voiture : parking payant de 600 places en face du musée, et deux parkings souterrains payants (place d’Aine et place de la Motte)
