Musée-château
Le musée-château est l'un des musées labellisés « Musée de France » de Cagnes-sur-Mer, en Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Pour ce qui est de l'histoire de l'établissement, Le premier musée est créé en 1946. Il est consacré à la culture de l'olivier.
En 1953 ouvre une section consacrée à la peinture moderne et contemporaine. S'ajoute en 1973 une donation par la chanteuse Suzy Solidor de quarante de ses plus beaux portraits (œuvres de Picabia, Dufy, Lempicka, Foujita, Van Dongen..).
Suzy Solidor, famille Grimaldi. est la personnalité emblématique de ce musée. Son intérêt réside dans : Le fortin médiéval du XIVe siècle est transformé en demeure seigneuriale au XVIIe siècle par Jean-Henri Grimaldi de Cagnes.
Après la Révolution française, le château est vendu comme bien national et passe aux mains de propriétaires privés. Restauré à la fin du XIXe et au début du XXe siècles, il est vendu aux enchères en 1937. Ses points forts : Donation Solidor Musée ethnographique de l'olivier.
Musée d'Art moderne Méditerranéen. On y trouve des collections relevant de : Archéologie, Arts décoratifs, Art moderne et contemporain, Beaux-arts, Ethnologie, Histoire, Photographie. Adresse : place Grimaldi Haut-de-Cagnes, Cagnes-sur-Mer. Le musée est joignable au 04 92 02 47 30.
Site web : www.cagnes-sur-mer.fr/culture/chateau-musee-grimaldi/.
History
Le premier musée est créé en 1946. Il est consacré à la culture de l'olivier. En 1953 ouvre une section consacrée à la peinture moderne et contemporaine.
S'ajoute en 1973 une donation par la chanteuse Suzy Solidor de quarante de ses plus beaux portraits (œuvres de Picabia, Dufy, Lempicka, Foujita, Van Dongen...).
Collection highlights
Donation Solidor Musée ethnographique de l'olivier. Musée d'Art moderne Méditerranéen.
The building
Le fortin médiéval du XIVe siècle est transformé en demeure seigneuriale au XVIIe siècle par Jean-Henri Grimaldi de Cagnes. Après la Révolution française, le château est vendu comme bien national et passe aux mains de propriétaires privés.
Restauré à la fin du XIXe et au début du XXe siècles, il est vendu aux enchères en 1937.
Notable figures associated with the museum
Suzy Solidor, famille Grimaldi.
Domains and collections
Collection themes
Art moderne et contemporain;Ethnologie : métiers et outils, culture de l'olive
Collection works
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Museum presentation
Situated in Cagnes-sur-Mer, in the heart of the Alpes-Maritimes department, musée-château holds the « Musée de France » label granted by the Ministry of Culture.
This institution fulfills a public service mission by making its collections accessible to the widest possible audience and contributing to the artistic and cultural education of the territory.
Collections and fields
musée-château preserves collections spanning several fields: Archéologie, Arts décoratifs, Art moderne et contemporain, Beaux-arts, Ethnologie, Histoire, Photographie.
This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, from ancient art to more recent creations, from everyday objects to exceptional pieces. The collections inventory is regularly updated in accordance with the requirements of the « Musée de France » label.
Practical information
musée-château is located at place Grimaldi Haut-de-Cagnes, 06800 Cagnes-sur-Mer. Opening hours and admission fees may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to contact the museum directly or check its official website before your visit.
The institution may offer guided tours, educational workshops, and events for all audiences.
The museum and its territory
musée-château is part of the cultural landscape of Cagnes-sur-Mer and, more broadly, of the Alpes-Maritimes department. The city is home to other cultural and heritage institutions that complement the museum's offerings.
A visit to Cagnes-sur-Mer allows you to combine discovering the museum with exploring the architectural and natural heritage of the area.
The 'Museum of France' label
The « Musée de France » label is governed by the law of January 4, 2002, on museums in France.
It is awarded to museums whose collections are of public interest and that commit to meeting obligations regarding conservation, restoration, inventory, and accessibility. musée-château meets these requirements and thus ensures the preservation of its collections for future generations.
Data sources
The information presented on this page comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The artworks associated with this museum come from the Joconde database. This data is updated regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
musée-château is located in Cagnes-sur-Mer, in the Alpes-Maritimes department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée-château's collections are listed in the Culture Ministry's Museofile database. Visit the museum's page to see the themed areas covered by its collections.
Yes, musée-château bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée-château's works have been digitized and are accessible on our website via the Joconde database. The number of works available online may vary.
Opening hours vary according to the season and the day of the week. Contact the museum directly or visit its official website for current hours.
Prices depend on the institution. Many museums offer discounted rates and free admission for certain visitor categories.
Accessibility varies depending on the institution and the layout of the premises. Check with the museum before your visit to know about available accommodations.
Other labelled museums are located in Cagnes-sur-Mer or neighboring municipalities. Check the city or department page for the full museum offerings.
Many labelled museums offer guided tours, workshops, and activities. Contact the institution directly to find out about current programs.
The data comes from the Culture Ministry's Museofile database (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under the Open License v2.0.