LOMBART MUSEUM
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A museum displaying part of Jules-François Lombart's collections, including Egyptian objects, paintings and more.
The Museum is in fact a large cabinet of curiosities, bringing together part of the collections of Jules-François Lombart, a wealthy industrial chocolate-maker of the late 19th century and an avid traveller. He himself initiated the project. In 1908, he donated his museum to the city. The opening was a great celebration for the whole town, and the museum was inaugurated by Marshal Joffre, then Prefect of the Somme. Remarkable pieces include a mummy and Egyptian objects in the chapel, testifying to Lombart's passion for ancient Egypt. The museum also features paintings from the French (Corot, Chardin...) and Flemish schools, lithographs by Poulbot and earthenware. There are also more unusual and curious objects, such as wooden furniture hollowed out in the shape of a shell or sunflower. A nod to local folklore with the giant Florimond Long Minton, the embodiment of the Picard peasant. Outside, admire the garden and wells of Les Marmousets. The museum regularly organizes temporary exhibitions: be sure to check the website before your visit. All in all, a truly astonishing visit to a museum with quite unexpected content. A recent innovation is the microfolies, a virtual digital museum that lets you discover an impressive number of works of art. It's a great opportunity to (re)discover our artistic heritage, and to take a virtual journey into universes that are always surprising and astonishing.
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