Picasso Museum
Picasso collection
A new display of paintings, drawings, ceramics and sculpture in the newly-renovated chateau.
Saturday at 14.30 on 6 September, 4, 25 October, 22 November, 13 December, 17 January and 14 February.
The ceramics of Picasso
The museum presents an exceptional collection of original ceramics by the artist including plates, jars and sculptures. A great variety of techniques are explained and a profusion of decorating styles are pointed out by a mediator specialised in fired ceramics.
Friday at 14.30 on 3 October, 12 December and 30 January.
Modern and contemporary art collection
Important 20th century art movements are represented from surrealism to New Realism and Surface and Media. Modern masters on display are Fernand Leger, Alberto Magnelli and Balthus as well as post-war masters Soulages, Tapiès and Atlan and there are collections of work by Nicholas de Stael, Germaine Richier and Hans Hartung, and homage is paid to artists important to Pablo Picasso.
Friday at 14.30 on 12 September, 17 October, 21 November, 5 December, 23 January and 13 February.
History of the Picasso Museum chateau
The museum has reopened after extensive renovation work. The enchantment of this exceptional building lives on in the thick stone walls where remains of Roman castrums lie, the Mediaeval Episcopal siege and evidence of the Grimaldi family, before it was handed over to a governor, then an administrative body before becoming a modern Acropolis with Picasso, dedicated to 20th century art.
Tuesday at 14.30 on 16 September, 14 October, 25 November, 9 December, 13 January and 3 February.
Guided tours are free on payment of museum entrance fee.
A minimum of three people is required for a tour.
Reservation advised.
For teachers
Free guided tours Wednesday at 14.30: Picasso collection 24 September, Modern and contemporary art collection 22 October.
Information and reservations
Museum general public section
Tel: +33(0)4 92 90 54 28
Fax: +33(0)4 92 90 53 62
publics.musees@ville-antibes.fr
Peynet and Cartoon Museum
Themed guided tours of the collection
One Saturday a month at 15.00: cartoon collection 13 December
The Dreyfus Affair 24 January
Charles de Gaulle and caricature 21 February.
Guided tours are free on payment of museum entrance fee.
Fort Carré
In-depth guided tours
These tours lead to better understanding of the history and archaeology of Fort Carré. They are also an opportunity to explore rooms in the Fort that are usually closed to the public.
Sunday 28 September at 14.30, Saturday 18 October at 14.30, Thursday 30 October at 10.00, Saturday 22 November at 14.30, Saturday 13 December at 14.30, Saturday 24 January at 14.30 and Thursday 26 February at 10.00.
Guided tours are free on payment of museum entrance fee.
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