ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
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Archaeology museum with vaulted galleries, tracing the origins of Antibes in ancient times.
The Bastion Saint-André is a military fortification built by Vauban on the seafront. From its terrace, it offers superb views over the old town and Cap d'Antibes. Founded in 1960, the museum actually dates back to 1835, when the town began collecting regional archaeological artefacts. Since then, the museum has been enlarged and renovated several times. Regional art comes together in the former Church of Sainte-Anne, a 17th-century building in old Antibes. All the collections were uncovered during excavations of the town and its seabed. The discovery of numerous shipwrecks has greatly increased the number of new archaeological finds.
In the renovated vaulted galleries, a tour traces the origins of Antibes during Roman antiquity and the medieval period. Series of ceramics and painted vases bear witness to trade between Mediterranean peoples, along with archaeological artefacts such as jewelry, sculptures and everyday objects. We then move on to the urban setting, with mosaics, plasterwork and a monumental marble fountain. We end on the outskirts of the city, with temporary exhibitions showcasing recent archaeological discoveries in the region. The museum also offers educational activities for children, such as art workshops and guided tours for schoolchildren, immersing them in bygone eras.
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