The Musée de Picardie, located at 48, rue de la République, Amiens, is the primary museum of Amiens and Picardy, France. Established as the Musée Napoléon in 1802, the museum is housed in a Second Empire style building designed by architects Henri Parent and Arthur-Stanislas Diet, built between 1855 and 1867. It was France's first building constructed solely for the conservation and exhibition of artworks, making it a prototype for other French regional museums. The museum's vast collections span from prehistory to the 19th century, making it one of the largest regional museums in France. The archaeological collections in the basement include artifacts from ancient Greece, Egypt, and Picardy. The medieval collection features Gothic art masterpieces from the 12th to 16th centuries. The fine arts collection showcases works from French and foreign painters from the 17th to 20th centuries, including monumental frescoes by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. The Musée de l'Hôtel de Berny, an annexe of the Musée de Picardie, is located near Amiens Cathedral. The museum offers a rich and diverse exploration of history and art, making it a must-visit for art and history enthusiasts.