Musée municipal Albert-Marzelles
Municipal museum of Marmande in a notary’s house, with the largest public French collection of works by the painter Abel Boyé.
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About the museum
The museum occupies a house in the centre of Marmande that belonged to Albert Marzelles, a notary from the town. By his will of 1937 he bequeathed his home and some of its contents to the town, in order to create a museum. These objects form the first collection and recreate the living environment of the middle class at the start of the 20th century.
After the building was restored, the museum opened to the public in 1984. In 2002 it received the Musée de France label from the Ministry of Culture.
The collections have grown over the years through gifts, bequests and purchases. The most remarkable is the collection of 19th- and 20th-century paintings and drawings by Abel Boyé, an artist from Marmande, displayed on the second floor. It comprises more than sixty works and is the largest public French collection of this artist. It is complemented by works by Lot-et-Garonne artists of the same period, notably sculptures by Raoul Eugène Lamourdedieu and a painting by Étienne Mondineu.
Highlights
- More than sixty works by Abel Boyé, the largest public French collection of the artist
- House bequeathed to the town by the notary Albert Marzelles
- Sculptures by Raoul Eugène Lamourdedieu
- Workshops and activities for all audiences
Permanent exhibition
- Collection Abel Boyé et artistes du Lot-et-Garonne – More than sixty paintings and drawings by Abel Boyé on the second floor, with works by Lot-et-Garonne artists of the same period.
- Founded
- 1984
- Operated by
- Ville de Marmande
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free entry. Some activities (lectures, workshops for young people) are paid according to the programme.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers workshops and activities for families, some from age 8 with an adult, as well as a playful visit for children aged 18 months to 3 years. Registration by email or phone.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tailor-made visits for groups, by reservation. For school classes, the self-guided visit is free; the workshop led by mediators is free for schools in Marmande, and costs €24 per class (primary) or €27 (secondary) for schools from outside the town. |
