Musée Quesnel-Morinière, museum in France
The Musée Quesnel-Morinière is an art museum in Coutances housing paintings, sculptures, prints, and pottery spanning from the 1500s to contemporary works. The seven-room collection includes French, Italian, and Flemish pieces, along with local Normandy ceramics and archaeological objects.
The building was constructed in the 1600s and 1700s and donated to the city in 1850 by Jean-Jacques Quesnel-Morinière. The museum opened in 1874 and has grown through donations from local societies, the government, and private collectors.
The museum occupies an old family residence and displays how people arranged their homes and lived through different periods in the region. The rooms reflect the daily rhythms and domestic habits of Coutances residents across generations.
Entry is free and the museum is located on rue Quesnel-Morinière near the town center, easily accessible on foot. Opening hours run mainly Tuesday through Saturday afternoons, with extended hours on summer Sundays.
The museum holds a rare collection of over 60 graphic works including engravings and drawings that traces printmaking across several centuries. This graphics cabinet is often overlooked by visitors despite offering insight into how printing techniques changed over time.
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