Musée des Ivoires d'Yvetot
Municipal museum of Yvetot presenting the collection of ivories, terracottas and ceramics bequeathed to the town by Louis Féron in 1929.
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About the museum
The museum originates in the gift made in 1929 by Louis Féron (1848–1929), an entrepreneur and politician from Yvetot, a keen horseman and art lover. During his lifetime he had assembled nearly 300 statuettes, medallions and ivory objects, mostly made from marine animals and carved by craftsmen from Dieppe or bought from local dealers.
He also bequeathed ceramics, terracottas, paintings and a library of about a thousand volumes. Among the items are figures of Polletais, the Norman fishermen of Dieppe's Pollet district, terracottas by the sculptor Graillon, ivories depicting figures from French history, and faience from Rouen, Lille and Nevers. It is the second-largest ivory collection in Seine-Maritime after Dieppe's.
As a municipal museum of the town of Yvetot, it holds the “Musée de France” label. Since its opening, gifts from individuals and deposits from Customs and the State have enriched the collections, and the museum regularly organizes temporary exhibitions.
Highlights
- Nearly 300 ivories, statuettes and medallions from the Féron gift
- Figures of Polletais, fishermen of Dieppe's Pollet district
- Terracottas by sculptor Graillon
- Faience from Rouen, Lille and Nevers
- Second-largest ivory collection in Seine-Maritime after Dieppe
Permanent exhibition
- Collections permanentes – European and Asian ivories, terracottas and ceramics from the 16th to the 20th century, from the Louis Féron bequest, supplemented by gifts and deposits.
- Operated by
- Ville d’Yvetot
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2.45 |
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| Reduced | €1.35Job seekers and people with disabilities |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 9 · Free for children under 10. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €1.65 per personReservation required. |
Prices taken from the municipal brochure of 2022; the museum's current web page does not publish prices. On presentation of a full-price ticket to the Château-musée de Dieppe, admission in Yvetot entitles the visitor to a free visit of the Château-musée de Dieppe within 6 months (according to the brochure).
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Groups are received Monday to Friday by appointment (by phone or email). |
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