The museum of art and history of Avranches, founded in 1835 by the Society of Archeology of this city of the Channel, is housed in the former residence of bishops, became "officiality" (ecclesiastical court) in the thirteenth century and which served as prison for the Revolution.
Its collections were burned in 1899 during a fire and again destroyed in 1944 during the bombings preceding the Liberation.
However, thanks to the tenacity of researchers and historians, and with the help of enthusiasts who have bequeathed their collections, it now presents archaeological collections, a beautiful set of religious sculptures from the ancient diocese of Avranches, as well as a collection of paintings by local artists. Rooms are also dedicated to the arts and popular traditions: we discover the reconstruction of a Norman interior, regional furniture and traditional costumes.
The floors have been redesigned and three rooms are dedicated to the terrible hours of the Second World War.
Finally, the museum has an iconographic fund partly digitized related to the nearby Mont Saint-Michel.
Temporary exhibitions are also held in summer.
Open from June 1st to September 30th from Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Entry: 3 euros. Information on +33 2 33 58 25 15.