Musée Gallé-Juillet de Creil

The Musée Gallé-Juillet occupies two 19th-century houses constructed on the remains of a medieval fortress. Within 17 rooms, the buildings hold objects of archaeology, decorative crafts, and paintings spanning multiple periods.

The museum was established in 1929 when Berthe Gallé donated her house to preserve the memory of her son Maurice, who died in World War I. Additional works and artifacts were added to the collection over the following decades through gifts and acquisitions.

The rooms are furnished as they would have been during the late 1700s through early 1900s, showing how a French family actually lived during that time. The collection reflects how pottery production shaped daily life and the identity of Creil itself.

The museum spreads across two connected buildings that visitors can move through sequentially, with rooms varying in size and content. It helps to start with floor plans or guidance materials to find your way through the collections most efficiently.

The Ecluse Treasure, a remarkable collection of hundreds of silver and bronze coins, was discovered during construction work and documents trade activity during Roman times in the region. These coins are among the museum's most valued objects and help visitors understand the city's deep history before the medieval period.

Location: Creil

Official opening: 1929

Operator: Mairie de Creil

Phone: +33344295150

Email: musee@mairie-creil.fr

Website: https://museegallejuillet.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.26090,2.47234

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41