The house was built about 1680; about 50 years later it was acquired by Berlioz's great-grandparents, and largely rebuilt at about that time.

It continued to be occupied by the family until the death of the composer's father Dr Louis Berlioz in 1848.

[1][2] In 1932 the building was donated by Madame Dumien, who had purchased the property, to the Association des amis de Berlioz.

It was established as a museum, officially inaugurated by the Minister of State Édouard Herriot on 7 July 1935.

[1] The rooms show aspects of Berlioz's life, through his correspondence, music scores and other exhibits.