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Embark on a one-hour discovery of the museum with our many guided tours dedicated to French-speaking visitors.
Discover your guided tour
Lasting one hour, the guided tours offer several approaches to better understand the universal history of ceramics, and in particular that of Limoges porcelain.
On Sundays 14 September and 16 November at 2.30 pm, take part in the guided tour "The treasures of the museum". Terracotta, stoneware, earthenware and porcelain all have one thing in common: they are all made from clay and therefore belong to the large family of ceramics. Through the museum's treasures, discover the history of this ancestral craftsmanship across different eras, cultures and continents. This tour is one of the museum's must-sees.
On Saturdays 27 September, 18 October and 29 November at 2.30 pm, and on Saturday 1 November at 10.30 am, discover the history of "Limoges porcelain". Limoges porcelain accounts for more than a third of the museum's collections. It covers a period from 1771 to the present day and bears witness to the diversity of production over more than 250 years. Immerse yourself in its history through the richest public collection in the world!
On Sunday 19 October and Wednesday 29 October at 10.30am, book your place for the tour entitled "From kaolin to decoration, the materials used in porcelain from yesterday to today". From the extraction of raw materials to the details of its decoration, many different trades are involved in the manufacture of a piece of porcelain. Come and discover their characteristics and how they have evolved since the 18th century. The techniques and expertise involved in porcelain making will hold no more secrets for you!
On Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th and 21st, and Friday 26th December at 2.30 pm, then on Monday 22nd, Wednesday 24th and Sunday 28th December at 10.30 am, come to the museum for the temporary exhibition ‘The energies of the earth’. Spend an hour discovering the temporary exhibition "Les énergies de la terre’" with a tour guide. From the earth's energies to the artist's creative energy, via objects charged with positive or negative energies, discover a selection of unique works!
Booking for these tours is recommended. Places are limited to 20 participants.
Reviews about guided tours
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.
Découverte de la céramique
- 4 Aug 2025
Verified reservation
Visite guidée agréable et pédagogique qui nous a permis de mieux comprendre ce qu'étaient les différentes céramiques, leur histoire et d'apprécier certaines oeuvres magnifiques et surprenantes dans ce très beau musée qui propose de magnifiques collections.
Visite très intéressante
- 24 Jul 2025
La guide était très intéressante, sans longueur, elle est allée à l'essentiel. La visite guidée nous a permis de revenir l'après midi visiter l'ensemble de l'exposition, pour approfondir, avec des repères.
Visite-atelier au musée de la porcelaine Adrien Dubouché menée avec un grand professionnalisme par Célia auprès de mes jeunes élèves de 4 à 8 ans.
- 23 Apr 2025
Elle a su motiver mes élèves par l'alternance rythmée d'un premier temps de présentation puis un second temps de "jeu d'enquête" suivi d'un temps de création en atelier, et les moments de transition ont également été menés avec qualité.
Useful information for your guided tour musée national adrien dubouché limoges
This tour is only available for French speakers. If you would like to take part, please note the following information:
Visitors who are normally entitled to free admission need only purchase the “Single rate” ticket.
Admission to the museum is free for all on the first Sunday of every month.
The museum is also free for visitors under the age of 26, working teachers, group leaders, artists and authors, jobseekers and recipients of minimum social benefits upon presentation of proof dated no more than 6 months previously.
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Access Musée national Adrien Dubouché Limoges
Address
Musée national Adrien Dubouché Limoges
8 bis Place Winston Churchill, Limoges 87000
8 bis Place Winston Churchill, Limoges 87000
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)