Visit to the Donjon Museum

The permanent exhibition 1000 years of history reveals the secrets of this historic site. Tracing the history of the town and the Keep from its creation in the 12th century to its current appearance, it is spread over five rooms with a topographical model, dioramas, 3D animation, etc. 

Two rooms are devoted to the museum's ethnographic collections, featuring traditional Poitevin furniture and a reconstruction of a Poitevin interior.

Three rooms feature archaeological collections from excavations in and around Niort (Deux-Sèvres, Vendée, Vienne).

The terrace of the Donjon is also open to visitors (in bad weather, the terrace is closed for safety reasons), offering a 360° panoramic view and an orientation table to help you find your way around.

From 2 May to 31 August
Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
Thursday from 10:00 to 18:00
Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 7pm
Closed on Mondays

From 1 September to 30 April
Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
Thursday from 10am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm
Closed on Mondays

Closed on 1 May, 1 November, 25 December and 1 January.

Please arrive at reception at least 30 minutes before closing time.