Musée de l'Aventure industrielle
History museum housed in a former candied fruit factory, with collections on faience, ochre and candied fruit from the Apt region.
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About the museum
The Apt museum is housed in the former Marliagues candied fruit factory in Apt. It presents the human history of the area, from prehistory to the present day. An introductory room, opened on February 7, 2025, shows how the territory was settled from prehistory up to the industrial era.
The permanent display is devoted to three major local industries since the 18th century: candied fruit, the specialty of Apt; ochre, with its extraction and refining; and fine faience from Apt and Castellet, of which the museum holds more than 250 pieces as well as architectural ceramics.
The Apta Julia annex holds archaeological finds from Antiquity. It can only be visited by appointment, with a guided tour booked in advance.
Highlights
- Former Marliagues candied fruit factory
- Fine faience from Apt and Castellet
- History of ochre and the “Colorado provençal”
- Introductory room on the settlement of the territory
- Apta Julia annex devoted to Antiquity
Permanent exhibition
- Les industries d'Apt : fruits confits, ocre et faïences – The permanent display presents the three local industries since the 18th century: candied fruit, ochre and fine faience.
- Operated by
- Ville d'Apt
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free for children under 18. |
Guided tours and workshops are charged depending on group size.
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 visitors with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
A free family kit for ages 4 and up is handed out at reception. Family activities are offered in the section on candied fruit, with an audio walk and a search game.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours by appointment by phone or email: permanent collections (1 hr 30 min), temporary exhibitions (1 hr), Apta Julia annex (1 hr) and remains of the Roman theater (30 min). Programs combining tours and workshops are offered to schools. |
