Visit the former Château Grimaldi stronghold in Antibes, now operating as a museum of artworks by the famous 20th-century artist Pablo Picasso.
Explore the Picasso Museum and see celebrated artworks by the Spanish painter, sculptor and printmaker. Admire paintings, drawings and ceramics by Picasso, focusing on the artist’s short stay in Antibes. See impressive views of the Mediterranean Sea from outside the museum, a former stronghold with sections dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries.
Tour the museum and discover many artworks produced by the artist when he stayed on the French Riviera. The museum also includes a wide collection of contemporary art. Admire artworks by 20th- and 21st-century artists, including Joan Miró, Nicolas de Staël, Anna-Eva Bergman and Hans Hartung.
View some of Picasso’s famous paintings, including The Goat and La Danse sur la Plage. These paintings give a rare insight into Picasso’s stay in Antibes in 1946. Notice the Greco-Roman heritage of Antibes in Picasso’s La Joie de Vivre. The artist used the former guards’ hall on the second floor of the stronghold as a studio. See many of the paintings and drawings donated to the museum by the artist upon his departure from the area.
Find the terrace and appreciate the permanent sculpture exhibit by contemporary artists, including Germaine Richier and Joan Miró. Take in spectacular views of the French Riviera from the terrace. See photographs of Picasso at work in the museum studio. Michel Sima, a photographer and friend of Picasso, took these significant images. The photographs show a spirited and playful side of the artist and offer an insight into his creative process.
The Picasso Museum is open year-round, excluding Mondays. Check the official website for opening times, as they vary depending on the time of year. Drive to Antibes from the Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur in about 20 minutes. Find the Picasso Museum only a short walk from the center of Antibes. Admission is free for visitors under 18.
Stop at the Picasso Museum to study Pablo Picasso’s Antibes artworks and appreciate stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the French Riviera.
