Musée Peynet et du Dessin Humoristique

About the museum

The Musée Peynet et du Dessin humoristique is located in the old town of Antibes, on Place Nationale, near the harbor. Raymond Peynet, a draftsman born in Paris in 1908, settled in Antibes in 1976. In 1988, Senator and mayor Pierre Merli suggested he create a museum. The artist donated nearly 300 works, which form the permanent collection. Two bronze lovers, a tribute to his famous couple, stand at the entrance.

Peynet is known for “Les Amoureux”, a small couple he began drawing in 1943, which spread through the press and then onto many other media: porcelain, silk, jewelry, dolls and lithographs. Two museums are dedicated to him, one in Japan and one in France.

In 1995, with Peynet’s agreement, the museum opened to press and humor cartoonists. It has carried its current name since 1999. It stages exhibitions devoted to an individual artist or theme, for example from Daumier to Plantu on justice, and pursues an acquisitions policy. The collection now comprises more than 800 drawings and documents, from the 19th century to the present day.

Highlights

• Works by Raymond Peynet and his couple “Les Amoureux”
• Press and humorous drawings from the 19th century to today
• Porcelain, jewelry and dolls inspired by “Les Amoureux”
• Themed displays (Daumier, Plantu …)
• Tactile reproductions for visitors with visual impairments

Permanent exhibition

• Raymond Peynet et le dessin humoristique – Permanent collection on the work of Raymond Peynet, plus displays on press and humorous drawing from the 19th century to today.

Founded

1989

Operated by

Ville d’Antibes Juan-les-Pins

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Free admission for everyone on Valentine’s Day (please confirm by phone).

Admission is also free with the “lol 16-25” card and for job seekers. Payment by check should be avoided.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility. On request, three-dimensional tactile reproductions of sculptures and lithographs by Raymond Peynet, as well as raised-line reproductions of drawings, can be provided.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Workshops for children or families.

Getting there & parking

The town advises being dropped off in front of the museum.

Amenities & dining

Suitcases, luggage and backpacks are not allowed in the museum and cannot be left at the cloakroom.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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