Maison de Jules Verne
Maison de Jules Verne, History museum in Amiens, France.
This mansion at 2 rue Charles Dubois contains 700 heritage items, archival documents, and period furnishings from the 1800s spread across several chambers, a conservatory, and an observation tower.
Between 1882 and 1900, this residence served as home to Jules Verne, who composed many novels here while fulfilling his duties as Amiens city councilor.
The museum displays personal possessions, manuscripts, and scientific instruments that shaped Verne's extraordinary literary journeys and imaginative narratives.
The institution opens Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, plus weekend afternoons. Guided visits are offered in German, English, Spanish, and French for groups and individual visitors.
Interior decoration features a large planisphere alongside technical apparatus reflecting the technological themes Verne explored throughout his science fiction works.
Location: Amiens
Address: 2, rue Charles-Dubois
Opening Hours: Monday 09:45-12:00; Wednesday,Friday 10:00-12:30; Saturday,Sunday 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33322454575
Email: maisondejulesverne@amiens-metropole.com
Website: https://amiens.fr/Vivre-a-Amiens/Culture-Patrimoine/Etablissements-culturels/Maison-de-Jules-Verne
GPS coordinates: 49.88794,2.30203
Latest update: November 28, 2025 09:19
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