The museum of drawing and graphics is housed in the Poudrière (1742), the former gunpowder warehouse. It is devoted to the history and techniques of prints and engravings, with examples from Dürer to Léger. In the basement you will see a beautiful copy of the relief map of gravelines (1756), which is linked to a fascinating and playful performance: based on a 20' sound and light show, 2 soldiers take you on a ramble through their small fortified town.
The other part of the museum is located in the underground casemate (1693), the former weapons warehouse of the fortifications. Temporary exhibitions of etchings, drawings and engravings are held in the "Salle du pillier". Work by Gromeire, Leroy and Dodin, among others, is regularly exhibited here.
The museum is surrounded by beautiful gardens with beautiful sculptures by Charles Gadenne: La Conversation and La Vigie.
(Michelin)