Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse de Lille
32 rue de la Monnaie, 59000 LILLE
Located in the heart of the historic district of Old Lille, the Hospice Comtesse, a former medieval hospital founded in 1237 by the Countess Jeanne de Flandre, is an emblematic heritage of the city of Lille. It has been home to the city’s art and history museum since 1962.
The size of its volumes and its characteristic architecture of the places of care embody more than 750 years of hospitality and generosity. Paintings, photographs, ceramics, musical instruments,... the Museum of the Hospice Comtesse has many objects of art and history, ranging from the sixteenth century to the twentieth century. With nearly 70,000 works, its very diverse collections reflect the social and cultural history of the capital of Flanders
A place of memory, much appreciated by Lille residents and tourists - an average of 100,000 to 150,000 visitors per year -, the Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse is also resolutely turned to its time, thanks to its many temporary exhibitions, including contemporary art, and an e
Tags
Musée de France, Monument historique
Access
15 minutes walk from the SNCF - Lille Flandres and Lille Europe train stations 10 minutes walk from the metro stations: line 1 Rihour | line 1 and 2 Gare Lille Flandres Bus stops Palais de Justice or Place du Lion d'Or (line 9) The Vieux-Lille shuttle (stop on demand) Stations V'Lille Notre-Dame de la Treille, Place du Concert and Place Louise de Bettignies
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