Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, Bordeaux

Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, Bordeaux

The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design houses a stunning array of French decorative items, including paintings, engravings and sculpture. The museum also displays craft items from ceramics to jewellery. The pieces on display are drawn from across France and occasionally further afield, although there are many items that were made in Bordeaux itself.

Originally opening as a guide to arts and crafts in the 18th and early 19th centuries, the museum has recently been expanded, and now incorporates new exhibition areas dedicated to the 19th and 20th centuries. In particular, the new permanent exhibitions focus on the movements of Art Deco and Art Nouveau – French modernist styles which became popular in art and architecture across the world. Artists like Galle, Majorelle and Jean Bupas are all represented here. In addition, the former stables houses 150 pieces from the last 30 years, bringing the collection up to date.

The Museum of Decorative Arts and Design is housed in the elegant Hotel de Lalande, which was built in 1779. It is open from Wednesday to Monday, 11 am to 6 pm, and admission is free. The museum is closed on public holidays.

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Sight Name: Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
Sight Location: Bordeaux, France (See walking tours in Bordeaux)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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