History
The Musée jurassien was founded over a century ago by Abbot Arthur Daucourt from Delémont. This historian wanted to "strengthen and revive a love of the region in children's hearts". Since it became the Musée jurassien d'art et d'histoire in 1981, this institution has been managed by a foundation in which both the Cantons of Jura and Bern are represented, as well as the Municipality and the Commune bourgeoise of Delémont.
| 1909: | founding of the Musée jurassien |
| 1910: | presentation of the first collections in buildings belonging to Delémont College, within the Chateau of Delémont |
| 1922: | transfer of the Musée to the Maison Bennot, an 18th century building |
| 1959: | expansion and renovation of the Musée |
| 1981: | after the creation of the Canton of Jura in 1979, the Musée jurassien becomes the Musée jurassien d'art et d'histoire |
| 2011: | reopening of the Musée after its complete refurbishment |