{"id":1012,"date":"2026-04-08T12:25:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/verdon\/verdon-museums\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T12:30:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T10:30:23","slug":"verdon-museums","status":"publish","type":"verdon","link":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/culture-visits-verdon\/verdon-museums\/","title":{"rendered":"Verdon Museums"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"diaporama-header align-full\"><div class=\"gallery\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-musee-verdon-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-musee-verdon-850x567.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-musee-verdon-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-musee-verdon-1024x683.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-musee-verdon.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/header-musee-verdon-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"diaporama-header__inner\"><div class=\"group resa\"><p><ctv-searchbar><\/ctv-searchbar><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<div class=\"group sec-25\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">A Tour of <span class=\"fc-span\">the Verdon Museums<\/span><\/h1><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"73\" >According to the 2024 GECE Barometer\u00b9, more than 1 in 2 French people have visited a museum or cultural site in the past 12 months. If you, too, enjoy this kind of activity, don\u2019t miss out on the <strong>museums of the Verdon<\/strong> during your stay with us! From history and heritage to crafts and contemporary art, these places will be the perfect complement to your vacation. These <strong>cultural breaks<\/strong> are ideal between hikes or a swim in <strong>the Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur region<\/strong>! Don\u2019t wait any longer\u2014discover 5 museums less than an hour from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"73\">campground in the Verdon<\/a>.   <\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><h2>Simon Segal Museum <span class=\"fc-span\">and Museum of the Resistance<\/span><\/h2><p    >Art lovers, this place is for you! The <strong>Simon Segal Museum<\/strong> immerses you in 20th-century modern and contemporary art, <strong>less than one kilometer from our campground<\/strong>. The permanent exhibition features more than 280 paintings from <strong>Bruno Bassano\u2019s collection<\/strong>. There, you\u2019ll admire works from the Paris, Toulon, and Bourges schools, by artists such as Segal, Van Dongen, and Brigand.   <\/p><p    >But that\u2019s not all! At the back of the <strong>Verdon Museum<\/strong>, a door leads to the <strong>Museum of the Resistance<\/strong>. There, you\u2019ll learn about a poignant chapter in French history and the struggle in Haute-Provence through artifacts, photos, and authentic documents.  <\/p><p    >Two tours for the price of one\u2014both can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace in <strong>1 hour and 30 minutes<\/strong>!<\/p><p    ><em>Address: Avenue Albert 1er, 83630 Aups.<\/em><\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><div class=\"gallery fade-left\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/musee-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/musee-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/musee-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/musee-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/musee.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/musee-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group sec-25\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"fc-span\">Woodturners<\/span>&#8216; Museum<\/h2><p class=\"mini center\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"610\" >Are you familiar with <strong>woodturning<\/strong>? According to Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur Tourisme\u00b2, this <strong>craft<\/strong> has made Aiguines famous since the <strong>16th century<\/strong>. During your vacation near the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/culture-visits-verdon\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"610\">Gorges du Verdon<\/a>, you can discover this craft at a location 21.6 km from our campground. The <strong>Woodturners\u2019 Museum<\/strong> showcases this unique craftsmanship found in Provence. It brilliantly juxtaposes <strong>antique pieces<\/strong>\u2014such as studded p\u00e9tanque balls\u2014with <strong>contemporary creations<\/strong>. Thanks to the quality of its collections, this museum has been awarded the <strong>\u201cMus\u00e9e de France\u201d<\/strong> designation.     <\/p><div class=\"lireplus mini fc-desk\"><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  >Wondering what <strong>this Verdon museum has to offer<\/strong>? <strong>Permanent and temporary exhibits<\/strong> regularly bring the space to life, and <strong>creative workshops for children<\/strong> ages 6 to 12 are held there. An informative and fun tour lasting about <strong>45 minutes<\/strong> that will undoubtedly enrich your stay!  <\/p><p class=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"  ><em>Address: 1 Place de la R\u00e9sistance, 83630 Aiguines.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns reverse-mob\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><div class=\"gallery fade-left\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/village-quinson-420x280.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/village-quinson-850x566.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/village-quinson-768x512.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/village-quinson-1024x682.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/village-quinson.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/village-quinson-420x280.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><h2 style=\"text-align: right;\">Museum Tour: <span class=\"fc-span\">What Awaits You at the Museum<\/span><\/h2><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  >A visit to <strong>the Gorges du Verdon Museum of Prehistory<\/strong> is designed to be a true chronological journey. As soon as you walk in, you are transported through the ages.   <\/p><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  >The <strong>museum\u2019s exhibition<\/strong>, which is clear and educational, features striking <strong>life-size reconstructions<\/strong>: prehistoric camps, hunting scenes, and a faithful representation of the stratigraphy of the Baume Bonne Cave.<\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  >You can admire an impressive collection <strong>of authentic artifacts<\/strong> discovered during the excavations: flint tools, pottery, jewelry, and the bones of hunted animals. <strong>Models<\/strong>, <strong>films<\/strong>, and <strong>interactive displays<\/strong> help visitors better understand the different periods.   <\/p><p  style=\"text-align: right;\"  >The display cases showcase, in detail, artifacts that illustrate the evolution of humankind, its technologies, and its art. Be sure to take a photo of <strong>the dioramas<\/strong> to capture a memory of this journey into the past. The museum also explores <strong>the evolution of the Verdon landscape<\/strong> and its impact on prehistoric societies.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"group\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Museum of Prehistory <span class=\"fc-span\">of the Verdon Gorges<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><p class=\"mini\" style=\"text-align: left;\"  >Get ready for a journey through time! In Quinson, a gray metal door opens onto a building designed by architect Norman Foster. Welcome to <strong>one of Europe\u2019s largest prehistory museums<\/strong>! Here, <strong>the history of humankind in Provence<\/strong> is told over the course of a million years, <strong>from the Paleolithic to the Bronze Age<\/strong>. This <strong>museum in the Verdon region<\/strong> showcases the region\u2019s archaeological treasures. The many activities for children\u2014and even for adults\u2014make it a must-see destination.    <\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><p  style=\"text-align: left;\"  >Here are some of the activities on offer:<\/p><ul><li>Workshops on how to start a fire or chip flint.\n<\/li><li>Introduction to Archery.\n<\/li><li>Explore the real Baume Bonne Cave with a museum guide.\n<\/li><\/ul><p  style=\"text-align: left;\" id=\"936\" >For a self-guided tour of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/culture-visits-verdon\/prehistory-museum-of-the-verdon-gorges\/\" data-type=\"verdon\" data-id=\"936\">the Gorges du Verdon Prehistory Museum<\/a>, allow <strong>at least 2 hours<\/strong>.<\/p><p  style=\"text-align: left;\"  ><em>Address: Route de Montmeyan (D11), 04500 Quinson.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns\"><div class=\"columns__item\"><h2>Museum <span class=\"fc-span\">of Earthenware<\/span><\/h2><p    >Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is famous not only for its hanging star, but also for its earthenware! The Earthenware Museum pays tribute to it! Did you know that, according to the town\u2019s Tourist Office\u00b3, during the reign of Louis XIV, its finesse and delicacy were renowned throughout the kingdom? In this museum in the Verdon region, which holds the \u2018Qualit\u00e9 Tourisme\u2019 label, you\u2019ll discover the history of this craft, its techniques and its distinctive decorative motifs, such as the \u2018Grotesques\u2019.  <\/p><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p    >Read more<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p    >According to visitor reviews, this place is popular because of:<\/p><ul><li>The warm welcome and the clarity of the explanations.\n<\/li><li>A collection of <strong>more than 300<\/strong> exceptional <strong>pieces<\/strong>.\n<\/li><li><strong>Free<\/strong> admission <strong>for children under 16<\/strong>.\n<\/li><\/ul><p    >You can tour the exhibits on this site in <strong>less than an hour<\/strong>.<\/p><p    ><em>Address: Rue du Seigneur de la Clue, 04360 Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.<\/em><\/p><p    >Would you like to enhance your stay with some cultural excursions? <strong>Book your stay at the Oasis du Verdon today<\/strong> and set out to explore these museums!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lireplus fc-desk\"><p    >Sources<\/p><div class=\"group\"><div class=\"group\"><p    >\u00b9 GECE. (2024). 2024 Barometer of Museum and Heritage Site Visitors: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gece.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Barometre-2024-des-publics-des-musees-et-des-lieux-patrimoniaux-Institut-Gece.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.gece.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Barometre-2024-des-publics-des-musees-et-des-lieux-patrimoniaux-Institut-Gece.pdf<\/a><\/p><p    >\u00b2 Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur Tourism. (n.d.). <em>Woodturners\u2019 Museum \u2013 Aiguines<\/em>. Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur Tourism: <a href=\"https:\/\/provence-alpes-cotedazur.com\/que-faire\/culture-et-patrimoine\/lieux\/musee-des-tourneurs-sur-bois-aiguines-fr-2871452\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/provence-alpes-cotedazur.com\/que-faire\/culture-et-patrimoine\/lieux\/musee-des-tourneurs-sur-bois-aiguines-fr-2871452\/<\/a>  <\/p><p    >\u00b3 Municipality of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. (n.d.). Earthenware Museum: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moustiers.fr\/incontournable-moustiers\/faience\/musee-faience\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.moustiers.fr\/incontournable-moustiers\/faience\/musee-faience\/<\/a>  <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\"><div class=\"gallery fade-left\"><figure class=\"gallery__item\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/faience-verdon-420x315.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/faience-verdon-850x638.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/faience-verdon-768x576.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/faience-verdon-1024x768.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/faience-verdon.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/faience-verdon-420x315.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"buttons between\">\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/culture-visits-verdon\/aigles-du-verdon\/\" class=\"buttons__btn\">\r\n                    Verdon Eagles                <\/a>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/discovering-the-region\/aups-tourism\/\" class=\"buttons__btn\">\r\n                    Aups                <\/a>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    \r\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3052,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/verdon\/1012"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/verdon"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/verdon"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3052"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oasis-verdon.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}