Musée du Vieux Toulouse

About

The Musée du Vieux Toulouse is a charming museum dedicated to the city’s rich heritage, located in a Renaissance mansion near the Capitole. Founded in 1948 by the Société des Toulousains de Toulouse, it preserves the memory of the city through collections that span centuries of daily life, traditions, and civic history. Visitors can explore rooms filled with paintings, maps, costumes, and artifacts that reveal how Toulouse evolved from medieval times to the modern era. The museum highlights the city’s architectural treasures, its role in commerce and industry, and the customs that shaped its identity. Beyond its displays, the Musée du Vieux Toulouse serves as a guardian of collective memory, ensuring that the stories of past generations remain alive. It offers both locals and travelers a chance to step back in time and discover the soul of Toulouse through objects that speak of its enduring character.

Toulouse France

Location

Musée du Vieux Toulouse is located at 7 Rue du May in the historic city centre, just 100 metres from Place du Capitole, housed in the elegant late Renaissance Hôtel Dumay, with easy access via Metro Line A to Capitole or Esquirol stations, Bus lines 14-72-L4 at Esquirol stop, or Toulouse-Matabiau station followed by metro. Nearby attractions include the Bemberg Foundation at Hôtel d'Assézat (260m away), Musée Saint-Raymond archaeology museum (631m), the vibrant Capitole district with city hall and opera house, Place Saint-Sernin square, and the Garonne River, plus parking at Capitole or Esquirol garages. The museum is open seasonally from April to October, typically afternoons, offering a glimpse into Toulouse's history through art, costumes, and documents.