Avec 2 musées, Calais (Pas-de-Calais) est une ville dotée d'une offre muséale. Les 2 musées de la ville proposent des collections dans différents domaines. Calais se trouve dans le département Pas-de-Calais.
Museums in Calais
Calais Museums
Calais has 2 « Musée de France » labeled museums on its territory. This municipality in the Pas-de-Calais department (Pas-de-CalaisCode), in the Hauts-de-France region, possesses a museum heritage that reflects its history and cultural identity. The collections preserved in these institutions cover varied fields and contribute to local cultural life.
Domains and Collections
The museums of Calais present collections covering the following fields: Arts décoratifs, Art moderne et contemporain, Ethnologie, Technique et industrie, Beaux-arts, Histoire, Photographie. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, whether art, history, science, or local traditions.
Plan your visit to Calais
The museums of Calais are accessible throughout the year, with hours that may vary by season. Some offer guided tours, educational workshops, and temporary exhibitions. Contact each institution for the current program and access conditions.
Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department
Calais is part of the Pas-de-Calais department (Pas-de-CalaisCode), in the Hauts-de-France region. Other municipalities in the department also house labeled museums. A stay in the region allows you to combine visiting the museums of Calais 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
Calais hosts 2 museums bearing the 'Museum of France' label, awarded by the Ministry of Culture.
Museums in Calais 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.
Calais is located in the Pas-de-Calais 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.