The municipal museums of Compiègne
▪▪▪ Antoine Vivenel Museum
Housed since 1952 in the mansion bequeathed by Count René Personne de Songeons, the museum has been enriched by various donations as well as finds from local archaeological excavations. Spanning from prehistory to the 19th century, its collections bear witness to the richness of European and non-European cultures.
▪▪▪ Saint-Corneille Cloister Museum
▪▪▪ Figurine Museum
Moved to the former Hôtel de la Cloche, the museum became, upon its reopening in 1984, the first museum of its kind dedicated to the world of historical figurines. It houses a collection of nearly 155,000 items, 45,000 of which are on display, offering a vast overview of the history of France and Europe.
Find all the latest news about the museums at: www.musees-compiegne.fr
and on the Facebook page Les musées de Compiègne
Museum news
▪▪▪ Opening of the Figurine Museum
The new Figurine Museum is now open.
Panic at the museum.
▪▪▪ Historical immersion site
This provided an opportunity to discover the renovation of its entrance area (visitors now enter via Songeons Park) as well as the creation of the multimedia space on the history of Compiègne (Historical Immersion Site or SIH).
This space offers visitors a narrative of the history of Compiègne and its region, through an introductory film and a virtual tour of major sites via interactive stations. An independent experience to enjoy at the museum before exploring the local area, thanks to the ‘exploration booklet’ included with the admission ticket.
Prices:
SIH only: €4 / €3 concessions (free for under-6s)
SIH + Museum Pass: €7 / €5 (concessions) (free for under-6s)
Information: 03 44 20 26 04
■ Exhibitions
▪▪▪ Things are rolling along with Joujoulac
Focus on lacquered wooden rolling toys made in the Compiègne area.
2 rue d'Austerlitz (entrance via Songeons Park), 60200 Compiègne
Events at the museum
■ Figurine Museum
Figurine Museum
1 Place d’Orléans
60200 Compiègne
Entry to the Figurine Museum is free for everyone until 16 August
▪▪▪ Self-guided tour of the Figurine Museum
▪▪▪ Guided tours of the Figurine Museum
■ Sundays at the museum
Entry to the museum is free on the first Sunday of every month at museums in the town of Compiègne.
▪▪▪ A museum reinvented
Figurine Museum
1 Place d'Orléans
60200 Compiègne
■ Holidays at the museum
■■ Figurine Museum
60200 Compiègne
▪▪▪ Figurines à la carte, a favourite with the museum
▪▪▪ Figurines and bits of string: tips and tricks from figurine-makers
In August: Tuesday 4th, Thursday 6th, Tuesday 11th, Thursday 13th, Tuesday 18th, Thursday 20th, Tuesday 25th and Thursday 27th from 2 pm to 4 pm
▪▪▪ Croque visit: Animal-themed snack
▪▪▪ Croque Visite: Croqu’mode
■■ Lapidary Gallery of the Saint-Corneille Cloister
60200 Compiègne
▪▪▪ Croque tour: Croqu’Corneille
■■ Antoine Vivenel Museum
60200 Compiègne
▪▪▪ Sketching tour: Croqu’nature
Practical information
● Antoine Vivenel Museum
2 bis, Rue d’Austerlitz
60200 Compiègne
● Saint-Corneille Cloister Museum
9 Rue Saint-Corneille
60200 Compiègne
● Figurine Museum
1 Place d'Orléans
60200 Compiègne
● Antoine Vivenel Centre
17 Rue James de Rothschild
60200 Compiègne
For these four sites,
there is a single telephone number:
03 44 20 26 04
https://www.musees-compiegne.fr
Museums are closed on Mondays; on 1 January, 1 May, 14 July, 1 November and 25 December.
The museums are open:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm;
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2 pm to 6 pm.
Museum admission prices:
▪▪▪ Full price: €4
▪▪▪ Concession: €3
▪▪▪ Free for under-26s, association members and on the first Sunday of the month.
Single ticket granting access to the Antoine Vivenel Museum, the Saint-Corneille Cloister and the Historical Figurine Museum.
Historical immersion site:
▪▪▪ SIH only: €4 / €3 reduced (free for under-6s)
▪▪▪ SIH + Museum Pass: €7 / €5 reduced (free for under-6s)
Further details on the Compiègne Municipal Museums website:
https://www.musees-compiegne.fr/information-pratique/horaires-acces-tarifs/
