The Breton Museum of Quimper, also known as Musée Départemental Breton, is a museum dedicated to the history and culture of Brittany located in Quimper, France. Founded in 1846, it is one of the oldest museums in Brittany and has a collection of over 300,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, costumes, textiles, and archaeological artifacts.
The museum’s collection is organized around four main themes: archaeology, ethnography, fine arts, and decorative arts. It includes a large collection of Breton costumes and textiles, as well as traditional furniture and household objects. The fine arts collection includes works by Breton artists such as Jean-Julien Lemordant and René-Yves Creston, as well as works by French artists such as Gustave Courbet and Auguste Rodin.
In addition to its permanent collection, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions and offers educational programs for all ages. It is housed in a 17th-century building in the historic center of Quimper, which adds to the charm and character of the museum.
