We enter through the museum’s small inner courtyard, and the Parc Pams, a lush green park that’s both rejuvenating and soothing, stretches out before us ! We’re then transported by the stories and anecdotes told to us by the museum guide, a fascinating account of the exhibition we’re seeing – the time flies by!
From 2025, the museum will be closed for renovation.
A project to extend the museum is on the cards, with a new format, more exhibition spaces, a special shop area and a cultural mediation space. We can’t wait to see it!
Collioure Modern Art Museum, a place of artistic inspiration and a haven of peace !
The museum, the artistic legacy of the painter Jean Peské ❤️
Immersion at the heart of the museum
When you enter the museum, you discover a timeless place.
You’re standing in a small, courtyard full of greenery, with the Parc Pams on the far side leading to the mill.
On the inside, you’ll come across a very wide range of art, a well-crafted mix of artists from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The exhibition takes you through the different eras and stories about life for the locals of Collioure.
The added bonus of the exhibition is the guided tour led by the Museum Guide. By adapting to all audiences, she turns the tour into a fascinating story that you are not likely to lose interest in, and you come away each time with a new perception of the artistic life of Collioure, even if you’re not particularly keen on art!
In the shop you’ll find a selection of products, François Bernadi’s sketchbooks, jewellery, books on history and art, Toiles du soleil totebags, etc… Great souvenirs to take home with you.
The visit isn’t over yet, as we now find ourselves in the cloister garden, a real haven of peace, where we take a moment to fully appreciate the place.
It’s easy to imagine Gaston Pams strolling through his Mediterranean garden.
The gallery on the cloister side features works by artists who live and work in the Occitanie region.
In summer, the museum offers a wide range of artistic and cultural activities!
An extensive artistic programme !
The museum:
- 3 collections a year (autumn, spring, summer)
- Cultural and artistic events throughout the season
- Concerts in the Parc Pams in July and August!
- The museum can be visited all year round with the exhibition of the moment !
- From May to September and during certain school holidays, there is a wide range of cultural initiatives on offer.
You can find inspiration facing the bay on our drawing walking tours, listen to readings at our literary cafés or attend lectures in the museum’s inner courtyard, learn to paint, cut out and sculpt at our creative workshops. Get your paint brushes ready !
Drawing walking tours, literary cafés, creative workshops and lectures bring the museum to life during the season.
In July and August, there are open-air concerts in the Parc Pams, for a unique experience where music and nature come together in perfect harmony!
For extra comfort, don’t forget your cushion.
MEETING WITH ARTIST FRÉDÉRIC KHODJA AT THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
Plans to extend the museum
The museum will close its doors in 2025 to be able to offer you a new format and improved access so that art can take its rightful place in this museum!
The new museum will offer you:
- A permanent exhibition space
- A space for temporary exhibitions
- A special shop
- A mediation room
However, the museum will continue to offer a wide range of cultural activities throughout the year!
The Machado area, a space dedicated to this poet !
The Machado Foundation is in the Quintana house, where the poet stayed during his last days in Collioure in 1939, providing insight into the story of this poet who fled Franco’s regime.
Find out more about the Machado area
Key information before coming to the Museum
Opening hours of the Museum
The museum is closed on: 1 January, 1 May, 1 November and 25 December.
| Opening hours from 01 June to 30 September 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Open from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Open from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
| Friday | Open from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
| Sunday | Open from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm |
Prices for the Museum
| Pricing | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult full rate |
3 € | – |
| Reduced rate |
2 € | – |
| Reduced rate |
2 € | – |
| Rate for children |
0 € | – |
| Reduced rate |
0 € | – |
Further information
Frequently asked questions
How to get to Collioure ?
Here you’ll find all the information you need to get to Collioure and around Collioure
What’s the weather like in Collioure ?
Click here to see the weather forecast for Collioure
What are the market days in Collioure?
The Collioure market takes place on Wednesday mornings and Sunday mornings at the Place du Maréchal Leclerc. Find out more about the markets
Is there a page with all the frequently asked questions?
Click here for a list of frequently asked questions.
Can I download the Collioure brochures?
Find all our brochures here
Can I download a map of Collioure?
Find the map of Collioure here
Is there a cultural application for Collioure?
For more information on the Collioure application, click here
