Museon Arlaten

MA brilliant and surprising museum - well worth a visit We only visited this museum as the exterior looked interesting and it was included for free on our 'Pass de Liberté' which we bought to access the Roman Theatre and Arena - but what a treat it was! Fascinating exhibits showing local life through the centuries including costumes, and implements from farming, fishing, agriculture etc. The building itself is fascinating - Roman remains in the basement, a Jesuit chapel on floor l and a series of modern rooms with interesting architecture and pictures. It includes exhibits staged by Christian Lacroix who was born locally. Good use of audio visual elements for younger visitors - and lots of signage in English so easy to interpret.

Really well put together local museum. Great exhibits about the Provence and its culture. The chapel and ruins are worth a visit and the exhibits are excellent. A great gem and def worth a visit.

Absolutely brilliant museum to learn all about the history and culture of the region, as well as the history of the museum itself. There are fantastic interactive screens throughout which present the information in several languages. The building is beautiful and the people working there are very friendly.

Is little bid compplicated, will be good to have someone explaine the articles inside . But was nice

By the time you are finished with the exhibits, you have a real understanding of the culture. The display with the Shepard and sheep is very interesting. If you’re visiting Arles, buy the pass that gets you into 4 places - it will save you money. We didn’t figure it out until it was too late.

Amazing spot to learn about history of southern France and Arles in particular. Very modern. Beautiful presentation.

The museum was closed for a long time and unfortunately it was not yet ready to open when we were in Arles. Well, after 11 years of closure, Museon Arlaten has opened its doors to the public again. Thoroughly renovated and full of interesting things. The museum was founded by Frédéric Mistral. An extensive renovation was required that respects Mistral's heritage and more than a century of history.

Very interesting place! Beautiful and interesting exhibitions.