History museums in Arles

The Camargue Museum is situated in the town of Arles, specifically at Mas du Pont-de-Rousty. It is conveniently located 8 km away on the departmental road 570, in the direction of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the area.

The Departmental Museum of Ancient Arles, colloquially known as the Blue Museum, is a significant archaeological institution located in Arles. It was officially opened to the public in 1995 and has since been a hub for history enthusiasts and tourists alike. The museum is renowned for its extensive collection and its focus on the history of Arles and its surrounding areas, from prehistoric times to the end of the Roman era.

Rice has been grown in the Camargue region for a long time. This museum presents its cropping and further processing.

The Museon Arlaten, also known as the Arles Museum, is a museum dedicated to the ethnography of Provence. It is located in the city of Arles, at 29, rue de la République. The museum is housed in the 15th-century hôtel particulier Laval-Castellane, which is now a monument historique. The museum was founded by the Provençal poet Frédéric Mistral and opened in 1899.