Les musées de Avignon (Vaucluse) sont au nombre de 3. Avec 3 musées, la ville propose un éventail de collections dans plusieurs domaines. Avignon fait partie du département Vaucluse.
Museums in Avignon
Avignon Museums
With 3 « Musée de France » labeled museums, Avignon holds a significant place in the cultural landscape of the Vaucluse department. Each museum in the city preserves collections that reflect the richness of the local heritage and offer visitors a variety of discoveries.
Domains and Collections
The museums of Avignon present collections covering the following fields: Archéologie, Arts décoratifs, Beaux-Arts, Art moderne et contemporain, Ethnologie, Afrique, Amérique, Asie. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, whether art, history, science, or local traditions.
Plan your visit to Avignon
To visit the museums of Avignon, check the page of each institution on our website. You will find the address and available information. As opening hours and admission fees vary by museum, it is recommended to contact the institution directly before your visit. The municipality may also have a tourist office that centralizes practical information.
Avignon in the Vaucluse department
Avignon is part of the Vaucluse department (VaucluseCode), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Other municipalities in the department also house labeled museums. A stay in the region allows you to combine visiting the museums of Avignon with those in neighboring cities.
Data sources
The information presented comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Avignon hosts 3 museums bearing the 'Museum of France' label, awarded by the Ministry of Culture.
Museums in Avignon cover various fields: fine arts, archaeology, history, natural sciences, decorative arts, ethnology.
Prices vary. Many offer free admission on the first Sunday of the month and reduced rates.
Check the details of each museum for the full address. Most are accessible by public transportation.
Yes, digitized works are accessible via the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility depends on each establishment. Contact the museum before your visit.
Avignon is located in the Vaucluse department.
Many museums offer guided tours and workshops. Inquire directly with the establishment.
Museums participate in national events (Night of Museums, Heritage Days) and host temporary exhibitions.
The data come from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture (data.culture.gouv.fr), under Open License v2.0.