Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Tarascon

About the museum

The museum occupies the former Cordeliers convent in the historic center of Tarascon, near rue des Halles. It opened in June 2016 with the aim of enhancing the old heart of the town and giving Tarascon a place in the region's cultural offering.

The route explores the great figures who populate the town's imagination, combining historical, ethnographic and artistic approaches. The permanent spaces are organized around the Gallery of the Legendary Tarasque, the Course de la Tarasque and Tartarin's Cabinet of Curiosities. The cloister hosts temporary exhibitions on a variety of themes, from history to contemporary art, fashion, painting or photography.

Highlights

• Gallery of the Legendary Tarasque
• The Course de la Tarasque
• Tartarin's Cabinet of Curiosities
• Former Cordeliers convent with its cloister

Permanent exhibitions

• Galerie de la légendaire Tarasque – Permanent space devoted to the legend of the Tarasque, the town's emblematic figure.
• La Course de la Tarasque – Permanent space devoted to the festivities and the race of the Tarasque.
• Cabinet de curiosités de Tartarin – Permanent space devoted to the character of Tartarin, the town's hero.

Founded

2016

Operated by

Ville de Tarascon

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is on Place Frédéric Mistral in the town center, near rue des Halles, about a 5-minute walk from the Château de Tarascon.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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