Champollion Museum

It was inaugurated 19 December 1986 in the presence of President François Mitterrand and Jean Leclant, secrétaire perpétuel of the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres.

In 1986, due to the efforts of the city of Figeac, the first museum dedicated to Jean-François Champollion, known for deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs, was opened.

[3] In 1991, the city celebrated the bicentenary of the birth of Figeac de Champollion by creating the Place des Scriptures, located just behind the museum.

The graphic designer Pierre di Sciullo has drawn hieroglyphs and other writing signs from around the world on large openwork copper sheets.

In addition to the permanent collection accessible all year round which brings together more than 600 objects or documents, the museum regularly offers meetings for all audiences (readings, conferences, concerts, screenings, etc.)