Jules Verne served as a municipal councillor in Amiens for 16 years, focusing on urban development and theater.
The house features a high tower that Verne used as a study, offering a view over the city rooftops.
Verne lived in this house during the composition of works like 'Robur the Conqueror' and 'The Purchase of the North Pole'.
The museum collection includes a bust of the author sculpted by Albert Roze, which was gifted to the city.
The interior displays a collection of books from Verne's personal library, showing the breadth of his research interests.
The Jules Verne House, located in the 19th-century mansion where the author lived for 18 years, serves as a museum dedicated to his life and literary contributions. Verne resided at this address, 2 Rue Charles Dubois, from 1882 to 1900, a period during which he wrote many of his most famous 'Voyages Extraordinaires'. The house is a Second Empire-style residence featuring a distinctive tower that was added by Verne himself. Visitors can explore the preserved study, the attic, and various themed rooms displaying original artifacts, documents, and personal belongings. The museum highlights both his artistic influences and his fascination with science and exploration. The collection includes over 700 objects, including maps, globes, and scientific instruments. The house has been municipal property since 1980 and received the 'Maisons des Illustres' label from the French Ministry of Culture. The interior design reflects the domestic life of a bourgeois family in Amiens at the turn of the century.
The view of the house's exterior tower from the street corner or the interior circular study room.
Visit the library section to see the author's collection of reference books that fueled his imagination.
Take time to examine the architectural details of the tower, which is a rare feature for this style of townhouse.
Combine your visit with a walk through the nearby Parc de la Hotoie, which Verne often frequented.
Do not expect to see a comprehensive collection of his handwritten original manuscripts, as many are held in larger national archives.
Closed on Tuesdays and specific national holidays; often closed for brief periods in early January.
Photography is generally permitted for personal use without flash; maintain a quiet demeanor throughout the exhibition rooms.
