Musée Toulouse-Lautrec

Musée Toulouse-Lautrec in Albi is a museum dedicated primarily to the works of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and housed in a medieval episcopal palace. Its holdings concentrate on the artist’s posters, prints, paintings, and graphic work.

Visitors encounter an extensive presentation of Toulouse-Lautrec’s career alongside period decorative arts and the architecture of the palace. The museum’s setting in a fortified bishop’s residence adds architectural interest to the art displays.

The palace dates to the medieval period and was adapted to museum use to display the city’s collection of art and artifacts. The museum’s collection was built by the city to preserve and promote Toulouse-Lautrec’s legacy.

Located on the banks of the River Tarn, the museum sits in the historic center of Albi in southern France.

• Largest Toulouse-Lautrec collection: Holds the largest public collection of works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, covering posters, prints, paintings, and drawings.

What to See #

• Palais de la Berbie: Historic episcopal palace dating mainly to the medieval period that provides the museum's monumental setting and contains period rooms.
• Toulouse-Lautrec collection: Gallery displays holding the world's most extensive public holdings of works by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, including paintings, posters, drawings, and prints.