Musée Paul-Dupuy

This is a small but refined museum housed in a 17th-century hôtel particulier (aristocratic townhouse). Unique in southern France, it specializes in fine and decorative arts, particularly artisan craftsmanship. Founded in 1949 based on the collection of Paul Dupuy, a passionate collector, the museum features an exquisite selection of timepieces, jewelry, gold and silver objects, engravings, illuminated manuscripts, and various decorative art pieces. A distinctive aspect of this museum is that many of its objects remain in working condition, offering a rare glimpse into the functional artistry of past centuries. ※ Included in the Toulouse Pass Tourisme.

The Musée Paul-Dupuy is a small but charming museum in Toulouse, free to enter with the Tourism Pass. It offers some interesting and curious collections, and the space itself is beautifully arranged. During my visit, there was a temporary exhibition about the significance of the Tour de France, which was both engaging and informative. A pleasant and worthwhile stop for anyone exploring the city.

If you come to Toulouse, you must visit. You can't help but be amazed by the old things. I was amazed and admired them. If I had known about it in advance, I would have come more often. Friendly staff. Uncrowded viewing route. 100% Recommended.

I'm not sure if it's cost-free or I accidentally got in without paying, but anyway, it has quite a few interesting things, both in the general display and the cinematography. It's small but well-organized. Besides the cinematography, they also have a watch collection, such as pocket watches from the 18th century and large clocks.

Located in a small side street in the vibrant historic city of Toulouse is the Paul Dupuy Museum ... For only €5 entrance you will be treated to a real pot pourie of precious art and unique collectables ... Two floors above and one below display a priceless variety of objects de art ; boasting an enormous collection of clocks , watches and statues ... In the cellar is a display of pre Lumiere projectors and a very entertaining black and white 1920s short film starring the legendary Buster Keaton in a humourous 'Red Indian V White Man' tongue in cheek spoof ... Religious releques , antique porcelain , weapons , period furniture and costumes , even an ornately carved grand Jesuit Pharmacy from the 17th century in immaculate condition and lots more make the Paul Dupuy Museum a marvelous highlight of you cultural tour of Toulouse .

A nice little museum in an old mansion, filled with curiosities, especially interesting are the various clocks.

This is a museum of "arts précieux" which, as far as I can tell, isn't an actual term in use outside of this institution. Don't expect artwork and you won't be disappointed. You have to go in understanding what it is - the private collection of a wealthy man from a hundred years ago. There's a lot of clocks, a lot of porcelains, some nice furniture, randomly a throne Napoleon used hanging on a wall unnoticed. It's a vaguely interesting cabinet of curiosities but there isn't really anything here that's going to move or enlighten you, it's just a bunch of stuff, not really art, unless you're extremely into watchmaking. The moving picture exhibit in the basement is nice and interactive, but the lighting is too dark and it was hard to appreciate many of the antiques there. The temporary exhibit space upstairs was a collection of traditional style Chinese ink paintings done in a modern, French inflected style by a local Chinese artist which was nice and novel, and definitely the highlight of the visit for me.

“Eclectic” is a good word for this collection of collections. You’ll definitely find something interesting and surprising in here.