Musée de la céramique architecturale, Architectural ceramics museum in Auneuil, France
The Musée de la céramique architecturale is a museum in Auneuil displaying ceramic architectural elements manufactured by the Boulenger factory. The collection features decorative tiles and ornaments in yellow, red, and black tones characteristic of 19th-century production.
The Boulenger factory was founded in 1848 and shaped the ceramic industry of the region for decades. The museum building, the former residence of the Boulenger brothers, was recognized as a historical monument in 1991.
The ceramics displayed here were used to decorate homes and public buildings throughout the region, reflecting local craft traditions. These tiles and ornamental pieces show how artisans applied their skills to everyday architectural elements.
The museum is not open to the public: the former Boulenger family house belongs to the town of Auneuil, while the collections are held by the MUDO-Musée de l'Oise. The building stands in the old station district, and its facades, with ceramic panels shown at universal exhibitions, can be seen from the street. The eastern facade of the former factory building and its chimney, listed in 1991, are nearby.
The museum is not open to the public: the building belongs to the town of Auneuil, while the collections are held by the MUDO-Musée de l'Oise, under the Conseil départemental de l'Oise. The former manager's house was bequeathed to the commune in 1900 by the last Boulenger brother, who had already turned it into a museum in 1885.
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