The museum is housed in the former Priory of the Knights of Malta, built in the 17th century.
It holds a significant collection of Celtic-Ligurian sculptures salvaged from the nearby archaeological site of Entremont.
The museum's namesake, François-Marius Granet, was a local painter who gifted his entire collection to the city upon his death in 1849.
The Jean Planque collection, housed in a separate annex, features over 300 works including pieces by Picasso and Klee.
The building was historically used as a seat of government and a grain exchange before becoming a museum.
Musée Granet is a fine arts museum located in the historic Mazarin district of Aix-en-Provence. The permanent collection spans the 14th to the 20th centuries, featuring significant works by Ingres, Rembrandt, and Cézanne. The museum is housed in the former Priory of the Knights of Malta, a historic building dating to the 17th century. It showcases the Granet donation, which includes paintings, sculptures, and drawings by the museum’s namesake, François-Marius Granet. The museum expanded significantly in 2011 to include the Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs, which hosts major temporary contemporary art exhibitions. It holds a distinct collection of Mediterranean archaeology, including Celtic-Ligurian statues found at the nearby Entremont oppidum. The facility also manages the Fondation Jean Planque, containing works by Picasso, Van Gogh, and Degas. It serves as a primary cultural institution for understanding the artistic evolution of the Provence region.
The courtyard of the museum looking back at the 17th-century masonry of the former priory.
Visit the Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs annex to see the temporary exhibitions, as it is often included in the admission.
Check the official website for current temporary exhibition schedules before visiting to maximize your time.
Use the available audio guides to better understand the specific Provençal influences on the permanent collection.
Do not overlook the Jean Planque collection annex, which is often missed by tourists focused solely on the main building.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
Photography is generally allowed without flash; avoid touching the exhibits and maintain a quiet demeanor.
