Musée municipal de Forcalquier
Musée de France in the old town of Forcalquier: the history of the town from prehistory to the 1980s, spread over three levels.
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About the museum
The municipal museum was founded in 1912 by deputy and mayor Martial Sicard, teacher Eugène Derbez and Marquis Charles d’Autane. It was first housed in the former Convent of the Visitandines, today the town hall. At the initiative of mayor David Gehant, it was later moved to the old town, to rue Grande, into the former home of contemporary art dealer Lucien Henry. After a renovation campaign, it spans three levels.
The collections, labeled “Musée de France”, shed light on the history of the town. The permanent exhibition follows a chronological order from prehistory to the 1980s, with archaeology, fine arts, everyday objects and religious objects. It ends with the contemporary art collection of Lucien Henry. A temporary exhibition is held every year.
Highlights
- Chronological route from prehistory to the 1980s
- Fossils, flint tools and ancient objects in the vaulted cellars
- Room dedicated to the Lucien Henry contemporary art collection
- Playful route and activity booklets for children
- Bookshop and gift shop
Permanent exhibition
- Exposition permanente – Chronological route across two levels: fossils and prehistoric tools, Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the County of Provence; then the room with the Lucien Henry contemporary art collection.
- Founded
- 1912
- Operated by
- Commune de Forcalquier
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Students, job seekers, recipients of social minimum benefits and holders of the Passeport des musées |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free for children under 18 |
During the October 2026 school holidays, guided tours and children's workshops cost €5 per activity, by reservation only.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
A virtual tour of the upper floor and basement for visitors with reduced mobility is announced as coming soon.
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
Playful route for children in the permanent exhibition, activity booklets for children and visitor guides for adults. Workshops for children during school holidays.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Coat check
Bookshop and gift shop; free cloakroom at reception.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Content available in French and English. School groups can come for a half-day (themed tour) or a full day (themed tour and city tour); requests by email to musee@ville-forcalquier.fr. |
