Musee de Picardie is one of the largest regional museums in France with collections stretching from prehistory up to the 19th century. Built between 1855 and 1867, the museum houses collections from ancient Greece and Egypt, Gothic art from Amiens Cathedral, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes symbolic frescoes "Peace and War" and "Work and Rest," and 17th to 20th century fine arts including works by Francis Bacon and "The Swan" by Jules Roulleau. Add Musee de Picardie and other attractions to your Amiens trip itinerary using our Amiens itinerary maker.
Musee de Picardie reviews
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The museum is very well laid out with an excellent range of exhibits, particularly the ancient items. It would have had 5 stars had there been description of the exhibits in English which was...
The museum is very well laid out with an excellent range of exhibits, particularly the ancient items. It would have had 5 stars had there been description of the exhibits in English which was... more »
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Amazing museum well worth at least 2 hours visit. 7 Euros full price but only 4 id you arrive within the last hour before closing. Underground floor is an archeological treasure. Green, egyptian and..... more
Amazing museum well worth at least 2 hours visit. 7 Euros full price but only 4 id you arrive within the last hour before closing. Underground floor is an archeological treasure. Green, egyptian and..... more »
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Fist of all, beautifull architecture of the building, inside the building, interior design the entrance garden! The expositions are nicely described, and there is a lot of space in the rooms to see them, and to reflect. They have kids corner, lock rooms and easy access with lifts for everyone. I liked a lot the contrast between colourful geometric entrance and the traditional elegant style of the museum.
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unexpectedly excellent museum with an impressive archaeological collection. sculpture and paintings are nice too. 19th and early 20th century represented mainly, a lot of bearded men and a lot of very dramatic paintings in which seminude old men (and much younger seminude women) are put to the sword. Some very good pieces, also from older epochs. definitely worth a visit, I could spend another afternoon there.
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