On 26 February 1802, the house at 140 Grande Rue in Besançon was the birthplace of a world-famous writer, Victor Hugo.
Unlike the other houses where he lived, the Maison natale de Victor Hugo is neither a museum nor a place of memory. In a contemporary scenography that leaves a lot of room for multimedia, the struggles of this committed man are presented since the opening of the Maison Victor Hugo.
"Those who live are those who struggle", Les Châtiments, 1852 The ground floor of the museum's permanent exhibition evokes the links that Victor Hugo maintained with his native city. The staircase leading to the upper floor combines the chronology of 19th century French history with the key events in Victor Hugo's life. The four thematic areas on the first floor are devoted to Victor Hugo's commitments: poet, playwright, novelist, Victor Hugo was also a politician who transmitted his ideas and convictions through his actions, speeches and writings. A partnership with four international associations highlights the relevance of these struggles in the 21st century.
From 02/11/23 to 22/12/24 of 10:30 to 17:30. Closed on : Tuesday
From 01/04/24 to 30/04/24 of 10:30 to 18:00. Closed on : Tuesday
From 02/05/24 to 31/10/24 of 10:30 to 18:00. Closed on : Tuesday
From 23/12/24 to 24/12/24 of 10:30 to 18:00. Closed on : Tuesday
From 26/12/24 to 31/12/24 of 10:30 to 18:00. Closed on : Tuesday
Open every day except Tuesday From 1st April to 31st October from 10.30 am to 6.00 pm 1 November to 31 March, 10.30am to 5.30pm School holidays (zone A), bank holidays and weekends from 10.30am to 6pm Closed on 01/01, 01/05, 01/11, 25/12
Prices :
Base rate - full rate adult : 3€
Other rate (Reduced rate for friends of museums and libraries, holders of the Cezam/Fracas card and the COS Ville de Besançon card, groups of 10 people or more) : 2€
Other rate (Reduced rate for friends of museums and libraries, holders of the Cezam/Fracas card and the COS Ville de Besançon card, and groups of 10 people or more.) : 2€
Gratuities (Free admission for all individuals on Sundays and public holidays)
Special rate (Combined ticket for Musée des Beaux-arts et d'Archéologie - Musée du Temps - Maison Victor Hugo) : 8.6€
