Museum of Tapestries, Archbishop's Palace
The collection, made up of 17th and 18th century tapestries, consists of three suites, with: 'The Grotesque', inspired by Berain, 'The Story of Don Quixote', by Natoire and 'Russian Games', by Leprince. There are also some remarkable pieces of furniture (cabinets, chairs, dressers).
On the ground floor, the 'Gothic' room hosts temporary exhibitions, while the courtyard houses the Theatre of the Archbishop, one of the venues of the Aix-en-Provence Festival (Opera Festival).
Boasting an international reputation, the Aix Festival has given a new direction to the museum since the 1970s. It has resulted in the creation of a collection of textile arts, contemporary arts and performing arts with the aim of creating an 'Opera Centre' to house the town's opera heritage collections originally created for the Aix Festival and the Jeu de Paume theatre.
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Opening times and Prices
From 16/10/2023 to 15/04/2024.
Closed on Tuesday.
From 10am to 12.30pm and from 1.30pm to 5pm.
From 17/04 to 17/05/2024.
Closed on Tuesday.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
From 10am to 12.30pm and from 1.30pm to 6pm
The museum will be closed, with the exception of the Gothic gallery, from 6 to 9 May inclusive, for the mounting of its new exhibition "Beyond Consciousness" by Chiharu Shiota.
From 18/05 to 14/10/2024, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.
On demand.
Prices
From 16/10/2023 to 15/04/2024
Full price: 4 €.
From 17/04 to 14/10/2024
Full price: 4 €.
Free entry for children < 26 years, press, Job-seeker.
✘ Free access with the City Pass Aix-en-Provence
✘ Free for under 26 years old, students, journalists, municipal staff, teachers and those who are granted legal 10% aid of the CPA.
✘ Free admission every first Sunday.
With the Aix-en-Provence City Pass
Admission to the Musée des Tapisseries - Palais de l’Archevêché is free on presentation of the City Pass. It gives access to the permanent collection and to temporary exhibitions - offer valid for one admission during the period of validity of your Pass.
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Museum of Tapestries, Archbishop's Palace
Palais de l'Archevêché28 Place Des Martyrs de la Résistance
13100 Aix-en-Provence
