Musée de l'Hospice Comtesse

We had a great time at this museum leaning about the French history during the 16th-18th centuries. The staff were very nice to us, even though the museum seemed small, it was definitely worth it and the price of €22 for 4 people. The history is super fun to read and see, especially their temporary exhibit that represents different mixes of feeling about the world and about the history back in the centuries. Their permanent exhibits that are in the main building are worth to see, with more interesting paintings and architecture. The dog at the end was pretty sick too, haha. Overall, it was definitely worth the visit in Lille for something to do!

We really liked this museum and how welcoming it was. Buying tickets was easy, and so very reasonably priced!! The main section was very interesting to look through, with plenty of information boards in each space. The guides were also helpful and friendly and explained what Lille 3000 was, so we'd better understand some of the exhibition. Some of the displays had very helpful digital info points that gave more information about items in the room, perfect for answering questions! Unfortunately the chapel was closed when we visited, but we enjoyed looking at the courtyard space with it's interesting Lille 3000 exhibition in!

A must visit if you're in Lille. Tickets are very cheap and the museum itself is great! Easily my favourite musuem of the ones we visited during our trip. Some really interesting history and beautiful rooms/ architecture.

I don’t understand why this museum is destroying the great history of the building and the fantastic spirit of the former inhabitants by placing modern art in it.

An okay museum with weird contemporary art, some info about its old hospital days, and some info about the history of Lille. Entrance 7 euros. Took 30 minutes to see. Only leaving a review to balance out the overly eager 5 star reviews. Definitely not a must see.

Fun little historical art gallery blending old and new installations (visited during Lille 3000 Fiesta) - the church wing has the contemporary art and the older wing has a nice range of historical artifacts and art - all right in the heart of Old Lille. 1 hour is sufficient to look through this gallery and highly recommended whilst strolling the old town!

Initially establish and built in 1236 under the Countess of Flanders, it was a hospice for centuries and was run by the Augustinian Sisters for 500 years. In more recent times, soldiers from the French Revolution were treated here. Now a museum of the history and decorative arts of Lille housing furniture, Flemish paintings, carved wood, ceramics, goldwork and tapestries. In town center and definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful build on g where you can feel the souls of the nuns. Take at least one hour and don’t miss the roof of the chapel. Beautiful!

If you are after a very alternative and different museum, this may be one option - simply put, this sued to be a hospital but the previous building and structure has been transformed to now house an art gallery or museum. The different angle alone may be worth the visit and a quick snap of the camera. In terms of what is on display however, this was less impressive (when compared against other museums in and around Lille). Relatively easy to locate on the map and not in the most inconvenient of places, even if this do not fancy this after a quick peek, there is very little to lose.