Autun Invests €38M in Panoptique-Musée Rolin
The Burgundian city of Autun, population 13,000, is investing €38 million in the future Panoptique-Musée Rolin, set to open in 2030. The project will unite the former Musée Rolin, a 19th-century panopticon prison, and the old courthouse. With collections enriched by major archaeological discoveries, Autun aims to attract 50,000 visitors annually, up from 20,000 before the works.
Key facts
- Autun invests €38 million in Panoptique-Musée Rolin
- Opening scheduled for 2030
- Project combines former Musée Rolin, 19th-century panopticon prison, and old courthouse
- Collections enriched by major archaeological discoveries
- Target of 50,000 visitors per year
- Previous visitor numbers were 20,000 before works
- City population is 13,000
- Located in Burgundy, France
Entities
Institutions
- Musée Rolin
- Panoptique-Musée Rolin
- L'ŒIL
- Le Journal des Arts
Locations
- Autun
- Burgundy
- France