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Mougins Museum of Classical Art

Diverse antiquities collection, including ancient arms, paintings and sculpture

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Mougins
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In the heart of the old village of Mougins, discover how the beauty of the ancient world has influenced neoclassical, modern and contemporary art. 

The museum's large and diverse collection of antiquities includes Roman, Greek and Egyptian sculpture, vases, coins and jewellery and also the world's largest private collection of ancient arms and armour.

These ancient artefacts are cleverly combined with a hundred classically inspired paintings, drawings, and sculptures by artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Dufy, Cézanne, Rodin, Dali, Andy Warhol, Marc Quinn, Antony Gormley, and Damien Hirst.

Christian Levett, a British investment manager with a passion for ancient art founded the museum in 2008, when he decided to display his collection in Mougins, where he has a family home.

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Directions

The museum is situated on your left as soon as you enter the village of Mougins, 10m after the tourist office.

How to book

You can reserve tickets via telephone or email and they can also arrange a package including a tour guide and/or lunch at a local restaurant.

How to get passes

You can purchase tickets at the venue, or if you wish you can reserve and pay for them in advance either by calling the venue or by emailing them. Please use the enquiry button. 

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