The Comic Strip Museum - Angoulême Tourism

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Le October 22th 2025

Dive into the heart of the 9th art at the Angoulême Comic Strip Museum

Between boxes and bubbles, set off to discover a fascinating universe: that of Musée de la Bande Dessinée, in the heart of the International City of Comics and Images in Angoulême. A true place of memory and inspiration, it has been celebrating the 9th art in all its forms for over thirty years.

A unique heritage in the world

With over 20,000 original plates et 250,000 printed items Coming from all corners of the globe, the museum offers an exceptional panorama of graphic design, from its origins to today. Here, you'll meet the pioneers of comics, the legendary heroes of illustrated newspapers, contemporary authors, and new talents from around the world.

A museum in full transformation

From April 2024, the museum is experiencing an exciting period of renewal. From here June 2026, a vast modernization project will completely redesign the permanent route to offer visitors a immersive and sensory experience even richer. New technologies, creative scenographies, openness to the diversity of cultures and styles: comics are reinventing themselves, and the museum with them!

Musée de la Bande Dessinée - Fusée Tintin

In the meantime, treasures to discover

During this transformation, the Comic Strip Museum continues to unveil the jewels of its collections. Original author's plate, cult object, rare edition or legendary poster... each visit is the opportunity for a visual journey through history and the imagination. temporary exhibitions invite young and old to explore comics in all their forms: humor, adventure, science fiction, graphic novels, manga, and much more.

A visit for everyone

Whether you're a comic book enthusiast, an art lover, curious, or simply a casual wanderer, the museum opens its doors wide to you. Young and old alike will find something to marvel at, learn, and dream about.