Musée d’art et d’histoire de Parthenay
The museum bears the name of a collector and art lover from Parthenay, professionally a tinsmith and lamp maker, Georges Turpin; he bequeathed his collections to his native town. They include: Parthenay earthenware, archeological windows, and animated models featuring the sounds and lights of Parthenay. Since August 1993, the museum has been housed at the Maison des Cultures de Pays, close to the Saint-Jacques gateway, in the heart of the medieval quarter. Year-round temporary exhibitions on the ground floor.
capacity
Spoken languages
- French
- English
Means of payment
- Cheques and postal orders
- Cash
Services
- Shop
Openning
- Du 31/03/2025 au 31/10/202501/04/2026
Ouvert du mercredi au vendredi de 11h à 13h et de 14h à 18h. Ouvert le samedi et dimanche de 14h30 à 18h. Fermé le lundi et le mardi.
Conditions de visite
Unaccompanied tours#Guided tours