Goya Museum, Castres, France

The Goya Museum is an art museum located in Castres, It is named after the Spanish painter Francisco Goya and has the largest collection of Spanish paintings in France, with works by Goya, Zurbarán, Velázquez, Murillo, Ribera etc. The museum was originally established in 1840 and has 28,000 visitors annually.

The museum is located in the old Bishop's Palace, which was built in 1675 and is based on the design of Jules Hardouin Mansart, who was an architect of the Palace of Versailles. The gardens were designed by André Le Nôtre, who also worked at Versailles. In 1947, it became the only museum of Spanish paintings from the 14th/15th century onwards in France.

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C “Csoki” M (8 months ago)
A wonderfully set out art museum. We spent over two hours in here. I did not know much about Goya it was a great learning experience. I would like to visit several more times and sit for an hour at a time in certain areas and take my time to actually look at the exhibits. Another artist whose works are also on display Damien Deroubaix very impressed by his work. It’s such a wonderful place not overwhelming easy to get round very friendly staff. Well worth the time

Odysseas Papadopoulos (10 months ago)
Wonderful new museum in Castres. Very helpful and friendly staff. All rooms had descriptions in French and English ! The building, the garden, the paintings and artworks were all great. Definitely visit Castres to visit this museum!

Sarah Abou-Jaoude (11 months ago)
Very rich spanish art museum, they have paintings for Goya (you can find Goya's biggest painting), Velasquez, Pablo Picasso and mush more. I recommend it, it took me 1h30 min approximately

George Oprea (2 years ago)
A hidden gem in Castres, Occitanie! In a totally renovated palace created by architect Mansard of Versailles fame and gardens by Le Nôtre of same fame! Inside, a wealth of Spanish Art well organized and displayed chronologically, an excellent audio guide together with written notes in each room make your visit worth. Leave two hours to enjoy it to the maximum.

Geoffrey HARRIS (2 years ago)
Excellent museum, mostly featuring Spanish art through the centuries. Well imagined exhibition showing the influence of Goya's work on Picasso.

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