If you are a teacher and would like to visit the museum with your class, find out more about our tailor-made tours !
A visit to the museum is a special opportunity to experience the artworks. It can be fully integrated into class projects and educational programmes and is one of the pillars of the Artistic and Cultural Education Project (PEAC) for pupils.
All tours, whether guided or self-guided, must be booked in advance using the contact form below.
Practical information available from the visitor services department
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
musba-publics@mairie-bordeaux.fr or +33 (0)5 56 10 25 25
Educational coordination
For primary schools, Jean-Luc Destruhaut, teacher on secondment
Wednesday to Friday.
jl.destruhaut@mairie-bordeaux.fr or +33 (0)5 56 10 25 26
For secondary schools, Laurence Ducq, liaison teacher
laurence.ducq@ac-bordeaux.fr
All tours, whether guided or self-guided, must be booked in advance.
Bookings must be made directly with the museum, by email: musba-publics@mairie-bordeaux.fr or by calling +33 (0)5 56 10 25 25.
All guided tour slots have been allocated up to the February 2026 holidays.
Next opening for bookings: 5 January 2026.
Please note ! For teachers in public schools, once you have received confirmation of your visit to the museum by email, you must register on the ADAGE application (via your academic portal).
In order to accommodate as many classes as possible, and in the interests of fairness, only one guided tour of the permanent collections may be booked per class per school year. Thank you for your understanding. Exceptions will be made in the case of special projects: please contact Jean-Luc Destruhaut, teacher on secondment at the museum, or the visitor services department.
When to visit
Every day except Tuesday.
Self-guided tours take place while the museum is open to the public, from 11am.
Guided tours can begin before the museum opens to the public: from 10am on Mondays and 9.30am on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes between 45 minutes (primary school) and 1 hour 30 minutes (secondary school).
The tour time indicated when you make your booking does not include toilet breaks. Please plan ahead as a precaution.
How much does it cost for a school class to visit?
Self-guided tours, without the assistance of a Musée des Beaux-Arts mediator, are free for all schools.
Teachers lead the tour themselves and educational materials are provided.
On request, a museum guide can lead tours for school groups, after-school centres or other educational groups.
These tours are:
- free for schools in Bordeaux.
- charged at a flat rate of €30 per group per tour for schools outside Bordeaux.
How many people can be in a group ?
Guided tours and self-guided tours are limited to a maximum of 30 students. Larger groups will be split and two tours will have to be booked.
Your visit to the museum must be prepared with your pupils and accompanying adults. They will be asked to respect the artworks, other visitors and museum staff.
For further information, see “Contacts at the museum to help you plan your visit”.
The MusBA website is packed with information to help you prepare for your visit or continue your experience afterwards.
Among the various resources available, you will find:
Getting to the museum
The city of Bordeaux provides several drop-off and parking areas for school buses. Click here to see the full list on: Cars de tourisme et cars longue distance | Bordeaux
Note: for group visits of 10 to 30 children, consider the “Pass Groupe”, a single ticket for public transport. More information on the TBM website !
Picnics
Enjoy the benches in the gardens between the two wings of the museum.
Personal belongings
Storage trolleys are available in the lobby of each wing of the museum for pupils to leave their coats and bags during their visit.
Visitor etiquette
The museum looks after works of art for everyone, and for future generations !
Please follow the following rules to help ensure the artworks are properly conserved:
Full museum regulations: click here to download
Throughout the year, the visitor services department organises free guided tours for teachers.
During these tours, the museum team presents the different tours available in the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. We also advise teachers on their educational preparation and how to integrate the visit into their school’s Artistic and Cultural Education Project (PEAC).
What are classes citadines?
The Centre des Classes provides access to cultural, historical and heritage resources for pupils (primary and secondary) who live farthest away from the city.
What tours are available?
The museum offers a wide range of themed tours, including:
Where to eat
In the museum gardens. A room near the museum may be provided, subject to availability.
Who to contact
For further information, and in particular to find out how transport costs can be covered, please contact: Centre des Classes Citadines
70 rue du château d’eau - 33 000 Bordeaux
