Musée de Picardie
About This Museum
The Musée de Picardie is a rare and wonderful beast: a palace built not for a king, but for art itself. Conceived in the grand 19th-century tradition, its very architecture makes a statement about the importance of culture. Inside, you'll wander from ancient Egyptian artifacts and local Gallo-Roman treasures straight into rooms filled with canvases by masters like Fragonard and Puvis de Chavannes. It’s this seamless blend of archaeology and fine art that gives the museum its unique, encyclopedic character.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the stunning collection of medieval religious sculptures or the hauntingly beautiful 'Dead Christ' by Frans II Pourbus. The ground floor is dedicated to archaeology, where you can get up close with pre-historic finds and magnificent Greek vases.
Visitor Information
It's the kind of place you can easily spend half a day exploring without feeling rushed. While it has all the grandeur you'd expect, it never feels intimidating—more like a beautiful public treasure house just waiting to be discovered.
Architecture & Building
Think of a Second Empire masterpiece, all ornate stonework, sweeping staircases, and vaulted ceilings adorned with elaborate frescoes.
Contact & Location
Address: 2, Rue Puvis de Chavannes, Amiens, Somme, Hauts-de-France, France métropolitaine, 80000, France
Phone: +33 3 22 97 14 00
Website: Visit Website
