Museum Bernard d'Agesci
About This Museum
People wander into the Museum Bernard d'Agesci for a glimpse of its celebrated paintings and sculptures, but they stay for the delightful chaos of its collections. You can turn a corner from an 18th-century portrait by the museum's namesake and find yourself face-to-face with a cabinet of exotic butterflies or a case of ancient Gallo-Roman coins. It’s this unpredictable mix of fine art, natural history, and local artifacts that gives the place its unique charm. The experience feels less like a curated march through history and more like exploring the wonderfully cluttered attic of a deeply curious collector.
Collection Highlights
Look for Bernard d'Agesci's own delicate portraits, the sprawling natural history hall with its impressive bird specimens, and unexpected treasures like antique scientific instruments.
Visitor Information
Tucked away on Avenue de Limoges in Niort, it's the kind of spot where you can easily lose an afternoon without even realizing it.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a stately former lycée, the building itself is a graceful blend of classical French architecture with clean, modern interventions that make the old feel new again.
Contact & Location
Address: Musée Bernard d'Agesci, 26, Avenue de Limoges, La Boule d'Or, Centre Ville, Niort, Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France métropolitaine, 79000, France
Phone: +33 5 49 78 72 00
Website: Visit Website
