What can visitors see in the former bishop's palace of Beauvais?

Visitors can see the building's own architecture, a medieval gatehouse and Renaissance wings, as well as the MUDO's collections of 19th century painting and 20th century art.

Is the bishop's palace a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1862.

Are all the museum rooms open to the public?

The 19th and 20th century galleries are open, with the upper floor having reopened after a long period of renovation.

Has the palace always been used as a museum?

No, it also served as a prefecture in the 19th century and later as a law court before becoming entirely a museum in 1973.

Ancien palais épiscopal, ancien palais de justice, actuellement musée départemental de l'Oise

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Ancien palais épiscopal, ancien palais de justice, actuellement musée départemental de l'Oise stands in Beauvais (Oise), in the Hauts-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing at the foot of Beauvais Cathedral, the former bishop's palace now houses the Oise departmental museum, known as the MUDO. The building combines a medieval fortified gatehouse flanked by twin towers with a main wing reworked in a Renaissance style in the early 16th century under bishop Louis de Villiers de L'Isle-Adam. Visitors move through Gothic remains, graffiti left by former prisoners, and galleries devoted to 19th century painting as well as modern and contemporary art. Over the centuries the building served as a prefecture and a law court before becoming a museum in its entirety.

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What to know

The former bishop's palace has been listed as a historic monument since 1862.
The collections are spread over several floors, including an upper level reopened after lengthy renovation works.
The visit alternates between older architectural spaces, towers and staircases, and contemporary museum galleries.
No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is available here.

Where this château is

Beauvais · Oise · Hauts-de-France

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1 Rue du Musée, 60000 Beauvais

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00114516

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What can visitors see in the former bishop's palace of Beauvais?: Visitors can see the building's own architecture, a medieval gatehouse and Renaissance wings, as well as the MUDO's collections of 19th century painting and 20th century art.
Is the bishop's palace a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1862.
Are all the museum rooms open to the public?: The 19th and 20th century galleries are open, with the upper floor having reopened after a long period of renovation.
Has the palace always been used as a museum?: No, it also served as a prefecture in the 19th century and later as a law court before becoming entirely a museum in 1973.