The best museums in Avignon in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Avignon, France, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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  1. Petit Palais Museum1

    Petit Palais Museum

     Avignon
    The Mus茅e du Petit Palais is a museum and art gallery located in Avignon, a city in southern France. The museum was inaugurated in 1976 and has since been a significant cultural landmark in the region.
  2. Roure Palace2

    Roure Palace

     Avignon
    The Roure Palace, also known as the "Baroncelli-Javon hotel", is a significant historical site in Avignon. Built in the 15th century, this private mansion has been transformed into a museum. It offers visitors a chance to step back in time and explore the rich history of Avignon.
  3. Lapidary Museum3

    Lapidary Museum

     Avignon
    The Lapidary Museum of Avignon is an integral part of the city's rich historical and cultural heritage. It serves as an annex to the Calvet Museum, and is home to the city's extensive archaeological collections. This museum provides a unique opportunity for visitors to delve into the past and explore the archaeological treasures that the city of Avignon has to offer.
  4. Angladon Museum4

    Angladon Museum

     Avignon
    The Angladon Museum - Jacques Doucet is situated in the heart of Avignon at 5 rue Laboureur. The museum is housed in the h么tel de Massilian, a former h么tel particulier built in the 18th century. This historic building adds a unique charm to the museum, making it not just a place to view art, but also a piece of history itself.
  5. Museum Requien5

    Museum Requien

     Avignon
    The Requien Museum, located in Avignon, Vaucluse, is a natural history museum. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the natural history of the region, making it an interesting destination for those interested in botany, paleontology, and malacology.
  6. Calvet Museum6

    Calvet Museum

     Avignon
    The Calvet Museum, located in Avignon, is the city's primary museum. Its extensive collection is divided between two distinct buildings. The fine arts collection is housed in an 18th-century h么tel particulier, a type of grand townhouse. A separate Lapidary Museum, which showcases stone carvings and sculptures, is located in the former chapel of the city's Jesuit college on rue de la R茅publique.
  7. Municipal Archives7

    Municipal Archives

     Avignon
    A place housing all the documents and written evidence of the regional history, cultural heritage, important buildings as well as citizens.
  8. Louis Vouland Museum8

    Louis Vouland Museum

     Avignon
    The Louis Vouland Museum, located in Avignon, is a decorative arts museum that showcases the artistry of the 17th and 18th centuries. The museum is housed in a h么tel particulier, a type of grand townhouse, which was designed by Villeneuve-Esclapon.
  9. Jean Vilar Centre9

    Jean Vilar Centre

     Avignon
    The Maison Jean Vilar, inaugurated on July 18, 1979, is a cultural hub dedicated to the life and work of Jean Vilar. Vilar was a significant figure in French theatre, known for his role as the founder of the Avignon Festival and the director of the Th茅芒tre National Populaire (TNP). The Maison Jean Vilar offers a range of activities including performances, readings, meetings, and exhibitions, providing a comprehensive insight into Vilar's contributions to the world of theatre.
  10. Collection Lambert10

    Collection Lambert

     Avignon
    The Lambert Collection, located in Avignon, is a significant collection of contemporary art that has been gathered by the Parisian gallery owner Yvon Lambert since the 1960s. This collection is unique in France and currently includes over 1,200 works. It is the result of the close relationship that has been established over many years between the collector-dealer and his artists.

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