At the entrance to the Camargue Regional Park, the Musée de la Camargue celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2024.
When it was created in 1978, it was housed in the former sheepfold of the Mas du Pont de Rousty, then renovated in 2013 with a view to sustainable development.
The permanent exhibition “Le fil de l'eau, le fil du temps” (“The thread of water, the thread of time”) immerses visitors in the Camargue of yesterday and today, with a wealth of historical exhibits, interactive installations, games, sound, videos and contemporary works of art inviting them to surf between past, present and future.
The thread of water
The Camargue of today is described, as the water flows by. The search for a balance between human activities, the protection of nature and the strong sense of belonging of the inhabitants, all of which determine the future of the delta.
The passage of time
Images, words and objects tell the story of a territory shaped and built by those who live and work there. This space reveals the transformations of the Camargue over the 19th and 20th centuries, and man's adaptation to the constraints of a hostile natural environment.
In 2003, the Musée de la Camargue was awarded the title of “Musée de France” by the French government.
In 2019, the Musée de la Camargue has expanded to offer visitors a larger reception area and year-round temporary exhibitions.
The building's architecture was designed by the Marseille studio of Philippe Donjerkovic, a heritage architect.
A projection room is dedicated to the photographs and films that have made the region famous. Stereoscopies made at the beginning of the 20th century recreate the Camargue in relief.
The Musée de la Camargue houses 7,400 objects, including 6,000 photographic images.
From the museum, a 4.8 km trail takes you into the heart of the landscapes and reveals their links with human activities.
You'll also be able to see a gardian's hut, an example of local architecture as it might have been in the 19th century.
Free admission 7 days a week
Camargue Museum
Mas du Pont de Rousty
Chemin 6399
13200 Arles
Tel.: 04 90 97 10 82
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