Musée de l'artillerie

About the museum

The Musée de l’Artillerie was created within the École d’application de l’artillerie, where it brought together national collections that had until then been scattered. It is located in the Écoles militaires de Draguignan and opened in 1982. Initially intended for training artillerymen, it has long been open to the general public and has carried the Musée de France label since 2006.

Renovated in 2013, its permanent route traces about 700 years of human, technical and tactical artillery history, showing the link between a nation in formation and a military tool in constant evolution. The museum welcomes school groups, from primary school to high school, and offers an educational booklet for children. Temporary exhibitions are held every summer.

Highlights

• Permanent route covering about 700 years of artillery history
• National collections brought together at the École d’application de l’artillerie
• Route renovated in 2013
• Educational booklet for children available at reception
• Free guided tour, by reservation

Permanent exhibition

• 700 ans d'histoire de l'artillerie – The permanent route traces the human, technical and tactical history of artillery and the influence of technical progress on the evolution of weapons.

Founded

1982

Operated by

Armée de Terre (ministère des Armées)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission. Free guided tour, by reservation.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• 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 site describes a fully accessible building, accessible by wheelchair without assistance, with an access ramp, a compliant elevator, a reserved parking space and adapted toilets.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

Visits are suited to all audiences; children are given an educational booklet at reception.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located within the Écoles militaires de Draguignan, in the Quartier Bonaparte.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

A museum shop is listed on the regional tourism portal.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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