Musée du Mont-de-Piété de Bergues

The Mont-de-Piété Museum occupies a rectangular brick building adorned with stone trim, featuring arched windows and two decorated gables from the 17th century.

Built between 1629 and 1633 according to plans by Wenceslas Cobergher, the structure became a museum in 1793 and received historical monument status in 1907.

The museum holds 2,000 drawings from northern European schools, including works by Poussin, Le Brun, Van Dyck, and displays 'The Hurdy-gurdy Player with Dog' by Georges de La Tour.

The museum opens from May to October, Wednesday through Sunday, from 2 PM to 6 PM, with admission fees of 4 euros for adults and 2 euros for youth.

The second floor contains a natural science section displaying bird dioramas and an extensive collection of butterflies and beetles from various regions.

Location: Bergues

Official opening: 1953

Phone: +33328681330

Website: https://bergues-musee.fr

GPS coordinates: 50.96920,2.43028

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56