Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires Mathon-Durand
About This Museum
Tucked away on a quiet street in Neufchâtel-en-Bray, this museum feels more like stepping into your great-grandparents' attic than a formal institution. It’s a wonderfully intimate collection dedicated entirely to the everyday lives of ordinary people from this region. You won't find grand paintings, but instead, the humble, beautiful objects that tell the real story of rural France. It’s a quiet, personal kind of place that makes history feel immediately tangible.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the museum is its array of traditional Norman costumes and intricate lace headdresses, which are stunning. You'll also find workshops full of old cobblers' and coopers' tools, and a fascinating display of agricultural equipment that shows just how much work farming used to be.
Visitor Information
It's small enough that you can have a really meaningful visit in under an hour, perfect for a detour. Just double-check their opening hours online before you go, as a place this personal often runs on limited schedules.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a charming, unassuming traditional building that blends right into the town's streets, it feels authentically local from the moment you spot it.
Contact & Location
Address: 76270, Lucy, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Normandie, France métropolitaine, France
Phone: +33 7 86 01 68 06
Website: Visit Website
