The Picasso Museum in Antibes is housed in Grimaldi Castle, which was inhabited by the artist during 1946. Today, you can admire Picasso’s works that were created in this place.
The Picasso Museum in Antibes was the first museum in the world devoted entirely to this artist. Established in 1966 in Grimaldi Castle (Château Grimaldi), it is where Pablo Picasso had his studio 20 years earlier. In autumn 1946, the building became too cold for further artistic work, which is why Picasso returned to Paris. He left 23 paintings and 44 drawings however, which today belong to the museum’s collection.
Picasso Museum in Antibes, French Riviera
Among the artist’s works that are exhibited in Antibes is his famous La Joie de vivre (Joy of Life). In total there are 245 of Picasso’s works in the museum and you can also admire the ceramics he decorated, as well as the works of other artists.
The castle itself, once belonging to the Grimaldi family from Monaco, dates back to the 12th century, but it was rebuilt in the 16th century. Unfortunately, its interior does not resemble the rooms’ of a castle. Most of them have white walls and look like ordinary rooms in an apartment. In addition, there is no access to the tower, which probably has a great view of the entire Cap d’Antibes peninsula. However, there is a spacious terrace with a view of the sea and the yachts moored there.
Picasso Museum in Antibes – practical information
The Picasso Museum in Antibes is easy to find. First of all, the castle tower is visible from a distance. Strolling around the Old Town of Antibes, it is impossible not to reach the Church of the Immaculate Conception, next to which, at Place Mariejol, 06600 Antibes, is the museum.
Admission is paid and the ticket costs €6 (reduced €3). The museum is open every day except Mondays, from 15 June to 15 September from 10AM to 6PM; and from 16 September to 14 June from 10AM to 1PM, and then again from 2PM to 6PM. Unfortunately, you can not take pictures in the museum.
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