Musée de l'illustration jeunesse, Youth illustration museum in Moulins, France
The Musée de l'Illustration Jeunesse displays over 4,500 original works from more than 30 illustrators across multiple exhibition spaces dedicated to children's literature.
The museum occupies Hotel de Mora, constructed in 1750 by the Cadier de Veauce family, which later housed the Desrosiers printing press known for regional illustrated books.
The permanent exhibition explores the evolution of youth illustration through original artworks, showcasing artists like Nicole Claveloux, Jean Claverie, and Nathalie Novi.
The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 6 PM, with Sunday hours from 2 PM to 6 PM, offering guided tours upon request.
Visitors can access a reading room with wooden panels where they can explore and listen to stories while consulting freely available illustrated albums.
Location: Moulins
Inception: 2005
Official opening: 2005
Address: 26 Rue Voltaire 03000
Website: https://musees.allier.fr/399-musee-illustration-jeunesse.htm
GPS coordinates: 46.56666,3.33331
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:54
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