Musée d'Art moderne de Céret
Modern art museum in Céret holding works by Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Gris, Soutine and others, donated by artists who came to the town.
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About the museum
The museum grew out of friendship between artists and the town of Céret. In 1934 the widow of a local collector gave the commune her husband's collection, with works by Juan Gris, Auguste Herbin, André Masson, Moïse Kisling and Manolo. In 1948 the painters Frank Burty Haviland and Pierre Brune launched the project of a museum of modern art, appealing to the artists who had stayed in the town.
Picasso and Matisse were the two major supporters of the project. Picasso gave several dozen works, including a series of ceramic plates on the theme of bullfighting. Matisse donated preparatory drawings for the Fauvist paintings made at Collioure in 1905. Other artists, such as Chagall, Miró, Soutine or Marquet, added to the collection through later gifts.
From the 1960s the museum opened up to contemporary art, and it was modernized and enlarged in 1986. It changed status in the 2000s and gained a new wing. It is now a public cultural cooperation institution and holds the Musée de France label. A circuit devoted to contemporary art opened in 2025.
Highlights
- The bullfighting ceramics donated by Picasso
- Matisse's preparatory drawings made at Collioure in 1905
- Works by Soutine, Chagall, Miró, Gris and Marquet
- A contemporary art circuit opened in 2025
- The family space “À vous de jouer !”
Permanent exhibitions
- Collection d'art moderne – Works donated by artists who passed through Céret, including Picasso, Matisse, Soutine, Chagall, Miró, Gris and Marquet.
- Parcours d'art contemporain – A seven-stage circuit tracing creation since the 1960s, from Supports/Surfaces to the Catalan scene.
- Founded
- 1950
- Operated by
- Établissement public de coopération culturelle (EPCC), soutenu par la ville de Céret, le département des Pyrénées-Orientales, la région Occitanie et le ministère de la Culture
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €7Young people aged 18 to 25, visitors with disabilities and one companion, holders of the Pass'découvertes or the AMROC card |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission up to age 18. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €7Reduced rate, also for one companion. |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for students under 26, upon proof. |
| Groups (16+ people) | €6 per person€6 per person for groups of more than 15 people (single payment). Groups of more than 20 people (50 maximum) book through the public services department. |
| Additional guided tour, reduced rate | €2.50Added to the admission ticket. |
| Additional guided tour, full rate | €3.50Added to the admission ticket. |
| Preferential reduced rate (job seekers, groups of more than 15 people) | €6Upon proof. |
The ticket is valid all day and is neither exchangeable nor refundable. Admission is also free, upon proof, for tour guides, recipients of the RSA (French minimum income), holders of a press card, ICOM-ICOMOS members, staff of the Ministry of Culture, DRAC, the Maison des artistes or PassResOT66, members of the Amis du musée, and teachers of architecture, fine arts or art history. Online booking is not currently offered. Bank cheques will no longer be accepted from October 1, 2026.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The digital visit guide is also designed to make information easier to access. Animals are not admitted.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
The “À vous de jouer !” space on the second floor, near the terrace, welcomes children and parents: a reading corner with art books, light tables, a collective wall-coloring activity, colored windows and building blocks. The public services department also offers tools for children aged 0 to 3.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
From Perpignan SNCF station, the Lio 530 bus serves Céret (ticket €1). There is no railway station in Céret.
By car
Parking available
The Tins car park is the closest to the museum.
The museum is 30 km from Perpignan and 12 km from the Spanish border. By car: motorway A9, exit 43 (Le Boulou), then the D115 towards Céret; or the N9 national road. Nearest airports: Perpignan-Rivesaltes and Girona (Spain).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop with catalogs, art books, postcards, decorative objects and children's games. An auditorium hosts screenings and lectures. Payment by cash, bank card, cheque or Chèques-Vacances.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (FR, CA, ES, EN, DE) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The “compagnon de visite” is a digital guide used on your own phone without downloading anything: it presents sixteen major works of modern art. Using your own headphones is recommended. Public guided tours follow the day's program; groups book through the public services department. The public services department also offers workshops, lectures and meetings with artists. |
