The Georges Labit Museum is an attraction in Toulouse, in the Occitania region of southwestern France. It is a museum of Asian and Egyptian art, housed in a 19th-century villa built in the Moorish style, and the building is part of the visit in its own right.
What you will see
The collections bring together objects from very different parts of the world. Visitors can expect:
- Ancient artifacts from Egypt
- Buddhist sculptures from Asia
- Decorative arts from a range of cultures
Because the displays span several regions and periods, the museum suits anyone curious about how art travelled and was collected across continents, rather than only visitors with a specialist interest.
The setting
The villa's architecture, with its Moorish-style design, gives the rooms a character that differs from a conventional gallery. Many visitors find that the building and the objects together create an atmosphere of exploration, in keeping with the museum's exotic theme.
Planning your visit
The museum is a good choice for a relaxed half-day, and it pairs naturally with time spent exploring Toulouse itself, the largest city in the region, where you can move between galleries, cafés and the city's streets on foot. Check the museum's current opening times and admission details before you go, as these are not covered here.