Frequently Asked Questions
A visit to the museum and gardens
Allow 1.5 to 2 hours to explore the museum's permanent collections (Toulouse-Lautrec collection, collection of ancient and modern art). Allow an additional hour for temporary exhibitions.
The visit time is of course specific to each individual and can be adjusted within the limits of opening hours.
A cloakroom is available on the ground floor of the museum. You can leave your personal belongings and small bags there.
Only pencil drawing is permitted in the galleries, provided it does not obstruct the view or movement of other visitors. Walking stick seats are available for visitors.
Photography in a private setting is permitted without flash in the museum galleries. The use of selfie sticks and tripods is prohibited.
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You cannot eat or drink in the museum rooms.
Furthermore, the museum does not have a picnic area. In good weather, the banks of the Tarn below the Berbie Palace are available for picnics.
On days when the museum is closed (January 1st, May 1st, November 1st, December 25th, and every Monday from October 1st to May 31st), the palace gardens remain accessible. Opening hours may vary from those on regular days. You can refer to the times listed on the Berbie Palace Google page or consult our social media. We post any special opening hours there a few days in advance.
Only guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed in our establishment.
The entire visitor route is accessible to wheelchair users. Lifts and elevators allow access between the different levels and floors. A loaner wheelchair is also available upon request at the museum reception desk, but reservations are not possible.
The drop-off area for tour and school group coaches is located on Boulevard Sibille (located in the city centre, next to the war memorial and near Place Lapérouse, less than a 10-minute walk from the museum).
Several parking lots are available near the museum. You will find more information on this page.
Tickets, reservations and prices
The museum accepts payments by credit card or cash as well as holiday vouchers (paper version only).
Tickets purchased on site or online are valid for the day.
You can enter and exit during the same day, always by presenting the ticket.
Tickets are non-modifiable, non-exchangeable, and non-refundable. They are valid only for the selected date. Once your booking is confirmed, changes to the date and time slot are no longer possible.
There is currently no specific rate for seniors.
The museum does not offer free admission on the first Sundays of the month.
You can refer to the Privatisations page for more information.
You can refer to the Privatisations page for more information.
You can find all the information relating to the organisation of the arrival of a school group here.
Requests submitted less than 15 days before the desired visit date cannot be processed.
You will find all information about the documentation center on this page . Access is by appointment only.
You can buy your tickets online on the museum's website , so if there is a queue when you arrive at the museum, you can go directly to the museum rooms.
Children and families
Strollers are welcome in the museum. Lifts and elevators provide accessibility throughout the exhibition. A stroller can also be borrowed on-site at the museum reception desk (no reservation required).
Self-service walking stick seats for family use are also available in the museum rooms.
Baby changing tables are available in the museum toilets on levels -1 and -2, accessible from the museum reception by elevator.
Children up to and including 17 years of age receive free admission to the museum. However, they must have a ticket to enter the museum. Therefore, you must purchase a free ticket online or on-site for children. Proof of age may be requested.
The museum offers a wide range of activities for families, details of which can be found here or in the events calendar pages.
Booking is essential for these activities.
Shop
Of course, the museum shop is open to the public free of charge. You do not need an entrance ticket to go there.
Access is via the museum's reception hall. It is open during the museum's opening hours.
We also have an online store available by clicking on this link.