Musée des arts asiatiques de Toulon

About the museum

The Musée des arts asiatiques de Toulon is housed in the Villa Jules Verne in the Mourillon district, facing the sea and near Fort Saint-Louis. The villa was occupied by Michel Verne, the writer’s only son. The city of Toulon acquired it in 1973, and it has housed Asian art collections since 2000.

Most of the pieces come from gifts or bequests made to the city by collectors, including Rothschild, Fauverge de French, Lalande and Jubiot. Many donors came from Toulon seafaring families, as numerous French expeditions, both scientific and military, set out from Toulon and returned there.

The permanent collections are arranged by geographic origin. Works and objects from China and Japan are on the second floor; pieces from Southeast Asia, India, Mongolia and Tibet are on the third floor. The first floor hosts temporary exhibitions and events.

Highlights

• Collections from China and Japan on the second floor
• Pieces from India, Southeast Asia, Mongolia and Tibet
• Villa Jules Verne facing the sea
• Free admission

Permanent exhibitions

• Chine et Japon – Works and objects from China and Japan on the second floor.
• Asie du Sud-Est, Inde, Mongolie et Tibet – Pieces from Southeast Asia, India, Mongolia and Tibet on the third floor.

Founded

2000

Operated by

Ville de Toulon

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission. Guided tours for groups can be booked by email with the city’s museum department.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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

Visitors with reduced mobility can enter through the entrance on Boulevard E. Pelletan at the back of the building, where a ramp is installed. The seafront entrance on Frédéric Mistral has steps. Two accessible parking spaces are on Rue Pelletan, near the administrative entrance. Groups with intellectual or visual disabilities should book their guided tour in advance.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is on the Frédéric Mistral seafront in Mourillon.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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