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Museum · Antibes, Provença-Alpes-Costa Azul
Musée Picasso
Museum in the Château Grimaldi, facing the sea, where Picasso worked in 1946; it houses paintings, drawings and ceramics from that period.
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About Musée Picasso
The Musée Picasso occupies the Château Grimaldi, a castle built on the foundations of the ancient Greek acropolis of Antipolis, on the edge of the ramparts of Antibes. In the autumn of 1946, Pablo Picasso used part of the castle as a studio and, when he left, he left in the town the works made there.
From that season came paintings such as La Joie de vivre, drawings and ceramics with Mediterranean themes: fauns, centaurs, fish and goats. The museum, opened under that name in 1966, was the first dedicated to the painter and later acquired works by other artists who lived in Antibes, such as Nicolas de Staël, as well as temporary exhibitions.
The terrace overlooking the sea has outdoor sculptures by artists such as Germaine Richier and Joan Miró, and views of the coast and the Alps in the background. Next to it are the cathedral of Antibes and the provençal market on the Cours Masséna.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one to one and a half hours.
Best time
In the morning, together with the nearby provençal market. The museum is closed one day a week and its hours change by season; check before you go.
How to get there
It is in the Vieil Antibes, about a 15-minute walk from the Gare d'Antibes, following the port and the ramparts.
Tip
Don't miss the terrace: the view of the sea framed by the ramparts is part of the visit.
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Frequently asked questions about Musée Picasso
Why is there a Musée Picasso in Antibes?
Picasso worked at Château Grimaldi in the autumn of 1946 and left the works he made there in the town. The museum opened in 1966.
How long does the visit take?
About one to one and a half hours, including the terrace over the sea.
What's nearby?
Antibes cathedral, the marché provençal on Cours Masséna and the ramparts with the praia da Gravette.