Musée du Père Pinchon
Situé à Fort-de-France, le musée du Père Pinchon fait partie du réseau des musées de France dans le Martinique. Pour ce qui est de l'histoire de l'établissement, Né en 1913 en Seine-et-Marne, le père Robert Pinchon est un précurseur dans la connaissance de la biodiversité.
Arrivé en Martinique en 1945, il y restera jusqu'à sa mort, en 1980. Il consacre sa vie à la théologie, à la philosophie et aux sciences naturelles.
Il réunit un ensemble de près de 10.000 pièces (ouvrages et échantillons naturalistes) déposé en 1994 par la Congrégation des pères du Saint-Esprit auprès de la collectivité de Martinique. Les atouts de ce musée sont : Planches d'herbiers : les fougères, une passion du père Pinchon.
Madibenthos (expédition de scientifiques sur les fonds marins des Antilles). Il est lié à la figure de Robert Pinchon. L'intérêt du lieu : Ancienne villa Chams, d'une superficie de 460 m2.
Le site du musée est consultable à l'adresse : www.martinique.org/node/24376/PCUMAR972V5042NH/detail/fort-de-france/musee-du-pere-pinchon?page=2.
History
Né en 1913 en Seine-et-Marne, le père Robert Pinchon est un précurseur dans la connaissance de la biodiversité. Arrivé en Martinique en 1945, il y restera jusqu'à sa mort, en 1980. Il consacre sa vie à la théologie, à la philosophie et aux sciences naturelles.
Il réunit un ensemble de près de 10.000 pièces (ouvrages et échantillons naturalistes) déposé en 1994 par la Congrégation des pères du Saint-Esprit auprès de la collectivité de Martinique.
Collection highlights
Planches d'herbiers : les fougères, une passion du père Pinchon. Madibenthos (expédition de scientifiques sur les fonds marins des Antilles).
The building
Ancienne villa Chams, d'une superficie de 460 m2.
Notable figures associated with the museum
Robert Pinchon
Museums nearby
Museum presentation
musée du Père Pinchon is a museum bearing the « Musée de France » label, located in Fort-de-France, in the Martinique department, DROM region. This cultural institution preserves and showcases collections that contribute to the dissemination of the territory's artistic and historical heritage.
Open to the public, it welcomes visitors each year to its permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Practical information
musée du Père Pinchon is located, 97200 Fort-de-France. Opening hours and admission fees may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to contact the museum directly or check its official website before your visit.
The institution may offer guided tours, educational workshops, and events for all audiences.
The museum and its territory
musée du Père Pinchon is part of the cultural landscape of Fort-de-France and, more broadly, of the Martinique department. The city is home to other cultural and heritage institutions that complement the museum's offerings.
A visit to Fort-de-France allows you to combine discovering the museum with exploring the architectural and natural heritage of the area.
The 'Museum of France' label
The « Musée de France » label is governed by the law of January 4, 2002, on museums in France.
It is awarded to museums whose collections are of public interest and that commit to meeting obligations regarding conservation, restoration, inventory, and accessibility. musée du Père Pinchon meets these requirements and thus ensures the preservation of its collections for future generations.
Data sources
The information presented on this page comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The artworks associated with this museum come from the Joconde database. This data is updated regularly.
See also
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
musée du Père Pinchon is located in Fort-de-France, in the Martinique department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée du Père Pinchon's collections are listed in the Culture Ministry's Museofile database. Visit the museum's page to see the themed areas covered by its collections.
Yes, musée du Père Pinchon bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée du Père Pinchon's works have been digitized and are accessible on our website via the Joconde database. The number of works available online may vary.
Opening hours vary according to the season and the day of the week. Contact the museum directly or visit its official website for current hours.
Prices depend on the institution. Many museums offer discounted rates and free admission for certain visitor categories.
Accessibility varies depending on the institution and the layout of the premises. Check with the museum before your visit to know about available accommodations.
Other labelled museums are located in Fort-de-France or neighboring municipalities. Check the city or department page for the full museum offerings.
Many labelled museums offer guided tours, workshops, and activities. Contact the institution directly to find out about current programs.
The data comes from the Culture Ministry's Museofile database (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under the Open License v2.0.