Here, collections of Mediterranean archeology, ethnology and early art are presented, as well as an unusual set of musical instruments.
The museum got its foundation when the Dutch Baron Tinco Martinus Lycklama, who lived in Cannes in the late 1800s, bequeathed in 1877 his private collection of antiques, oriental artifacts, ethnography and primitive art to the city of Cannes.
The entrance to the museum, a small garden planted with Mediterranean species, especially large umbrella pines, welcomes you.
In a series of small rooms surrounded by gardens, the art collections and objects from Oceania, the Himalayas, the Arctic, a rich collection of Mediterranean antiques and pre-Columbian pottery are presented.
Three rooms are dedicated to Orientalism and art from Iran.
In the middle of the museum exhibition, there is access to the castle’s inner courtyard, where you can get up to the watchtower. The 12th-century watchtower is a chapel for Saint-Anne and contains a unique collection of musical instruments from around the world.
After climbing the 109 steps of this magnificent medieval building, you can enjoy a 360 ° view of Cannes and the coast.
Photo gallery from the Musée de la Castre:
Last admission, 30 minutes before the closing of the museum.
OCTOBER TO MARCH:
Monday: closed
From Tuesday to Sunday:
10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm
Closed: 1st, 11 Nov., 25 Dec. et 1er janv.
APRIL IN JUNE:
Monday: closed
From Tuesday to Sunday:
10am – 1pm and 2pm – 6pm
Closed: May 1st
Nocturne le mercredi jusqu’à 21h en juin
JULY / AUG:
Monday to Sunday: 10am – 7pm
Nocturnes on Wednesdays until 9pm
Attention:
– Tuesday 27 July: closed
– Wednesday 4 August: only from 10am to 7pm
SEPTEMBER:
Monday: closed
From Tuesday to Sunday:
10am – 1pm and 2pm – 6pm
Nocturnes on Wednesdays until 9pm
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Monuments Statue of Lord Brougham – Cannes’ “father”
Few have meant as much to Cannes as the English aristocrat and politician Lord Henry Brougham, whose statue adorns the basin of the avenue de la Liberté.
Events The International Film Festival in Cannes
The Cannes Film Festival is known worldwide and one of the most important film awards in the film industry. Was founded in 1939 and can celebrate its 76th birthday this year.
Art Cannes Underwater Museum
Cannes has got France’s first underwater museum, which is wildly fascinating in every way. 6 great sculptures below the sea surface connect…
Squares & Promenades Le Suquet – The old town
Here in the heart of old Cannes, the city shows its true soul. Here you find Le Suquet – the old town – a medieval area nestled on the hilltop of Mont-Chevalier. With its cobbled alleys, is one of Cannes city-must-xee places.
Boat trips Boat trips to Lérins Islands
If you want to visit the fantastic islands of Lérins, Saint-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat, you can sail there from Nice, Cannes and Golfe-Juan respectively.
Castles and palaces Fort Royal & “The Man with the Iron Mask”
At Fort Royal, the legendary Man with the Iron Mask was imprisoned for 11 years. Today, the fort houses the Cannes Sea Museum and is a city-must-xee gem.
Squares & Promenades La Croisette Promenade
The promenade at La Croisette is one of the most valued experiences in Cannes – it is the gathering point for mythical hotels, the casino, the Film Festival and…
Art La Malmaison Art Center
Great art welcomes you in historic premises that used to be part of the Grand Hotel. In 1863, when the hotel was built, this building served as a games room and tea room.
Excursions Excursions Cannes
Cannes is much more than the Croisette and the International Film Festival. With Cannes excursions you can experience Cannes from the Mediterranean
Art Bellini Chapel
This beautiful chapel completely surprises, filled with art and dedicated to one of Cannes’ beloved artists, Emmanuel Bellini.
Markets Forville Market
With its 3000 m2 and approx. 50 stalls, the market invites you inside to some of the best the Riviera has to offer in Provencal and Italian …
Museums Cannes Sea Museum
Cannes Sea Museum, Musée de la Mer, is located on the small island of Sainte-Marguerite. It is located in a unique historic setting in the old Fort Royal.
Boat trips Lérins Islands
Just a stone’s throw from La Croisette, on the opposite side of the Bay of Cannes, are the islands of Lérins. They consist of 4 islands, of which île Saint-Marguerite …
