Early 17th century (1619) façade, in right-hand corner. Note the fine decorative frieze of lions’ muzzles.
Late 18th century façade, with entrance-door surmounted by a fine caryatid of bearded man supporting a graceful, wrought-iron balcony on his shoulders, against the right-hand lateral wall.
Opposite the Museum is the Prefecture.
The Prefecture consists of two contiguous buildings. One, modern, is fitted up as offices. The other, which is the Prefect’s residence, was formerly the headquarters of the Intendant of Picardy.
The latter building was erected in 1773-1774 from plans prepared by the Parisian architect Montigny. It was considerably damaged, both outside and inside, by bombardment (photo opposite).
Separated from the Museum by the Rue Puvis de Chavannes is the City Library.