Étampes municipal museum, Municipal museum in Étampes, France.
Étampes municipal museum houses paintings, sculptures, and archaeological finds from different periods across its exhibition spaces. The collections document both the artistic heritage and the ancient history of the region through displayed objects.
The museum was founded in 1875 after the widow of sculptor Elias Robert donated his personal collection. This gift became the foundation for what grew into a larger institution with expanding archaeological holdings.
The collection reflects the artistic life and archaeological heritage of the region. You can observe how these objects shaped the identity and daily life of Étampes over the centuries.
The museum sits in a central location on Place de l'Hotel-de-Ville-et-des-Droits-de-l'Homme and is easy to reach on foot. Plan your visit for afternoon hours on the days when it welcomes the public.
The collection contains more than 750 objects unearthed during excavations of the former royal palace, representing layers of different historical periods. These finds offer rare insights into the medieval past of Étampes.
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