Museum

à Avignon

Musée Les Arcades

A place full of memories and emotions that allows you to discover the world of psychiatry.

The history of psychiatry and the hospital center today is recounted through objects, photos, educational panels, and videos.

More than 150 years of history are told through the daily lives of patients and staff in the establishment, but also through the evolution of treatments, care and support, or even through the evocation of extraordinary people such as Camille Claudel, Liliane Jean…

The museum also aims to challenge visitors on the place of the sick person in society and provides food for thought on difference, exclusion and representations of madness.
A temporary exhibition space allows for the display of works created in the various CHM workshops, thematic exhibitions and the hosting of artists in residence.

Guided tour of the museum and/or the historic center by appointment (for groups of more than 6 people)

EXCEPTIONAL CLOSURE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31.

Museum brochure available below:

We speak: French

Themes

  • History

Location details

  • On the outskirts of the city

Visit

Group visit services

  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from January 01st to December 31st, 2026
WednesdayOpen from 13:30 a.m to 17 p.m

Last entry at 16:15 p.m.

Visits by appointment for groups of 4 people minimum.

Closed on public holidays.

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 01/01/2026
  • 06/04/2026
  • 14/05/2026
  • 25/05/2026
  • 01/05/2026
  • 08/05/2026
  • 14/07/2026
  • 15/08/2026
  • 01/11/2026
  • 11/11/2026
  • 25/12/2026

Prices

Yes

Services

Equipment

  • Parking

Activities on site

  • Temporary exhibitions

Address

Avenue de la Pinède
84000 Avignon

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