Musée Georges Labit

About

The Musée Georges Labit in Toulouse is a hidden gem dedicated to Asian art and ancient civilizations. Founded in 1893 by explorer and collector Georges Labit, the museum reflects his passion for distant cultures and his desire to share them with the public. Housed in a Moorish‑style villa surrounded by exotic gardens, it offers a unique atmosphere that blends architecture and nature. Inside, visitors discover treasures from Egypt, India, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, including sculptures, ceramics, textiles, and ritual objects. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, workshops, and cultural events that highlight the richness of global heritage. Beyond its collections, the Musée Georges Labit is a place of curiosity and dialogue, inviting guests to travel across continents and centuries without leaving Toulouse. It remains a testament to Labit’s vision of opening minds to the beauty and diversity of the world.

Toulouse France

Location

Musée Georges Labit Toulouse is located at 17 Rue du Japon in the Montplaisir district, along the UNESCO-listed Canal du Midi between the Demoiselles and Busca neighbourhoods, accessible via Metro Line B to François Verdier station followed by a short walk, Bus lines 10 (Demouilles stop) or 2/10 (Jardin des Plantes), and VéloToulouse stations at Bd Monplaisir (n°114) or Allées des Demoiselles (n°98). Nearby attractions include the Muséum de Toulouse and Jardin des Plantes (805m away), Quai des Savoirs science centre (708m), Musée Paul-Dupuy (1.1km), Departmental Museum of Resistance and Deportation (274m), and the exotic garden surrounding the Moorish-style villa itself, with handy parking for visitors with reduced mobility. The museum focuses on ancient Egyptian and Asian arts and is currently closed, though the garden reopens seasonally.