Musée de la Princerie
Art and history museum of Verdun in a 16th-century mansion, with archaeology, medieval sculptures, paintings and faience.
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About the museum
The Musée de la Princerie occupies a 16th-century mansion (hôtel particulier) in the heart of Verdun's old town. Its collections have been brought together since 1822 under the name Musée d’art et d’histoire de Verdun, and tell the story of the town and its surroundings from prehistory to the eve of the First World War.
The collection is encyclopaedic: antiquities, works of art, paintings, faience, sculptures and weapons. Archaeological finds from local excavations show how the area was settled from prehistory to the Middle Ages. Medieval sculptures illustrate devotion to the Virgin Mary and the cult of saints in Lorraine, and the paintings include works by the artists from the Meuse region Jules Bastien-Lepage and Hector Leroux.
Everyday life in the 18th and 19th centuries is evoked by traditional furniture and an extensive collection of faience from regional factories. The garden continues the visit in the Romantic spirit of the 19th century.
Highlights
- 16th-century mansion in the old town of Verdun
- Medieval sculptures on the cult of the Virgin Mary and the saints in Lorraine
- Paintings by Jules Bastien-Lepage and Hector Leroux
- Extensive collection of faience from regional factories
- Garden in the Romantic style of the 19th century
Permanent exhibition
- Collections permanentes : histoire de Verdun et de ses environs – Local archaeology, medieval sculptures, paintings by Jules Bastien-Lepage and Hector Leroux, traditional furniture and regional faience.
- Founded
- 1822
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €1.50Students under 26, job seekers and recipients of social minima |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free for under-18s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for visitors with disabilities and their companion. |
| Students & apprentices | €1.50Students under 26. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €1.50 per person |
Free admission: First Sunday of each month (free admission for everyone)
Admission is also free for holders of the Pass Éducation, members of ICOM and ICOMOS, tour guides with a professional card and journalists with a press card. School groups (pupils and accompanying adults) enter free of charge, booking required.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum spans several levels, with steps from the entrance.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
The museum organises tours, workshops and performances for all audiences, and offers a quiz booklet.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours, workshops and performances are organised for all audiences. For schools, educational workshops, a quiz booklet and teaching files are available; booking with the museum is required. |
