Musée Sandelin

Housed in a magnificent town house dating from the late 18th century, this French museum boasts rich collections ranging from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. These include one of the finest collections of medieval art in Northern France, porcelain and earthenware that invite you to travel between Europe and Asia, and paintings by masters such as Ribera, Greuze and Boilly. An invitation to recharge your batteries and travel! Renovated spaces, new visitor routes, new works of art, interactive mediation tools... your visiting experience is at the heart of this project, offering you a showcase of delight and emotion right in the heart of Saint-Omer.

From 20 April to 28 August 2025, Wed-Sun: 10am-12pm and 2-6pm

Exhibition: François Chifflart & Victor Hugo: dark fantasy

Organised in partnership with the Maison Victor Hugo in Paris, this exhibition will take the form of a major touring retrospective of the life and work of the indomitable artist François Chifflart, an engraver and illustrator from Audomar. Because of his non-conformist nature, he did not pursue the career as a history painter to which his Grand Prix de Rome had destined him, but he was able to reveal all his genius in black and white through engraving. The exhibition will also highlight the influence of Victor Hugo on the work of François Chifflart and the mutual admiration that the two artists had for each other.

To enhance your discovery of the exhibition, there are two activities on offer: a drawing trail for adults and teenagers, and a game trail for children aged 7 and over.