Statue of Saint Barbe XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Major religious work of the museum.
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Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
A. Guillemet - Painter
Artist represented in the collections.
Carrier-Belleuse - Sculptor
Artist related to the works exhibited.
Origin and history
The municipal museum of Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne was formed thanks to donations from individuals, forming an eclectic ensemble covering several domains. His collections include archaeological objects (prehistory, medieval period), ceramics, paintings, sculptures, as well as ancient archives and manuscripts. A highlight of the museum is its 17th-century statue of Saint Barbe, which illustrates the importance of local religious heritage.
The topics covered range from national archaeology to regional history, including natural sciences and geology. The museum is labeled "Musée de France", guaranteeing the quality of its collections and museumography. Its official address, 5 Place de Samois, is located in the heart of the commune, in the Seine-et-Marne department, in the Île-de-France region. The accuracy of its location is considered fair, with GPS coordinates allowing it to be located approximately.
Among the artists represented are A. Guillemet, painter, and Carrier-Belleuse, sculptor, two figures related to the artistic history of the region. The museum plays a key role in the preservation and enhancement of the local heritage, offering a panorama of the arts, history and natural sciences of the territory. Its telephone, 01 60 70 32 30, allows visitors to learn about its exhibitions and schedules.
