Musée Boucher-de-Perthes, Art museum in Belfry complex, Abbeville, France
Description
The Musée Boucher-de-Perthes is an art museum in Abbeville housing painting, sculpture, and decorative arts from medieval times to the present day. The exhibition galleries span multiple levels and present works organized by period and artistic technique.
History
The museum was established in the early 20th century and occupies a building that incorporates parts of the former Town Hall and its Belfry dating to 1209. This Belfry was later recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, anchoring the location to centuries of regional history.
Culture
The collections reflect artistic traditions rooted in the Picardie region and showcase how local craftspeople shaped creative expression over time. Walking through the galleries, you notice how these works tell stories about the people who lived here.
Practical
The museum is typically open Wednesday through Sunday in the afternoon and sits in central Abbeville for easy access on foot. The exhibition spaces span multiple floors, so comfortable walking shoes are helpful for moving between galleries.
Did you know?
The museum holds an important archaeological collection gathered by Jacques Boucher-de-Perthes, a pioneering archaeologist who discovered prehistoric tools in the Somme region. These finds trace human settlement and adaptation across thousands of years in northern France.
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