Open all year round
The vast raw concrete and tinted glass silhouette of the Musée Sainte-Croix in Poitiers shines with the quality of, among other things, its archaeological holdings. In addition, the museum has an exceptional collection of 10 sculptures by Camille Claudel, three of which were acquired in 2017. This is the third largest public collection in the world and the second largest in France of works by the famous sculptor.
The building, designed by the architect Jean Monge in 1974, occupies the former site of the Abbey of the Holy Cross. Distinguished for its remarkable and singular architecture, it benefits from the label "20th century heritage" awarded by the Ministry of Culture.
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday to Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 1pm-6pm
Closed on Mondays and public holidays except Ascension Thursday, 14 July and 15 August.
RATES
Tariff : 5€
Reduced rate : 2,50€
Free under certain conditions
Free for all every Tuesday and 1st Sunday of the month
The museum is currently under construction, but will be open to the public with half-price admission (€2.50) in November and December 2025.
handicap accessibility
- Partially accessible to people with reduced mobility: the museum's main entrance has been fitted out to PMR standards (reception, medieval collections and part of the Beaux-arts, 16th-19th centuries, and temporary exhibition room if exhibition in progress).
- Throughout the year, the museum offers activities around the permanent collections, guided tours, lectures, documentary films, musical, theatrical and dance encounters, discovery tours for groups, sometimes combined with tours of the city's heritage, as well as school activities. A guided tour can be organized on request for people with disabilities.
