19 september > 20 september

Journées Européennes du Patrimoine au Museon Arlaten

  • Cultural
  • Heritage
Museon Arlaten - musée de Provence, 31 Rue De la République, 13200 Arles

Description

To celebrate European Heritage Days, the Museon Arlaten – Musée de Provence is offering guided tours, family workshops, a tour of the CERCO, and the launch of a fun quiz that offers a different way to explore the museum and its collections.
To celebrate European Heritage Days, the Museon Arlaten – Musée de Provence is offering a program that combines exploring the collections, tours, workshops, and activities for the whole family. Throughout the weekend, explore the museum at your own pace or join a guided tour of the collections led by a docent. Families can also enjoy a booth offering art workshops inspired by the museum’s collections. Children ages 8 to 12 can try out the new quiz on the “MuseonArlaten” app: armed with a smartphone, they’ll explore the museum while learning in a fun way. On Saturday, visitors can also go behind the scenes at CERCO—the Center for the Study, Restoration, and Conservation of Artworks—a facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology for conservation, research, and restoration. A workshop with MOPA students will also bring the objects to life through the creation of dioramas. Practical Information and Schedule: Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026 Self-guided museum tour: 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Guided tour of the museum’s collections: at 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes. Free, subject to availability. Quiz on the “MuseonArlaten” app: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For ages 8–12. App available for free download. Family booth: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the museum courtyard. Art workshops and fun ways to explore the collections for young children. Saturday, September 19 only Tour of CERCO—Center for the Study, Restoration, and Conservation of Artworks: at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes. Free, reservations required. MOPA Workshop “Bringing Objects to Life Through Dioramas”: from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., in front of the CERCO. Free, no reservation required. CERCO: 1 rue Yvan Audouard, 13200 Arles.

Opening times

From 19 September 2026 until 20 September 2026 - Open on saturday, on sunday

Location

Journées Européennes du Patrimoine au Museon Arlaten
Museon Arlaten - musée de Provence, 31 Rue De la République, 13200 Arles

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Updated on 27 August 2026 at 14:45
by Office de Tourisme d'Arles
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