Department
Museums, galleries and heritage in Var
135 places to discover across Var.
Including Abbaye du Thoronet, Musée National de la Marine and Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine.
60 of 135 places, sorted by distance from the center
MuseumMusée de Collobrières
Collobrières
Art Studio d’artiste-peintre Olga Gayol
Bormes-les-Mimosas
MuseumMHAB-Musée d'Histoire et d'Art de Bormes
Bormes-les-Mimosas
GalleryArt Gallery Dahlgren
Bormes-les-Mimosas
MuseumMusée du pays brignolais
Brignoles
Villa Noailles
Hyères
Galerie Lion d’Or
Hyères
GalleryGalerie Elisabeth Serre
Hyères
Religious siteAbbaye du Thoronet
Le Thoronet
GalleryArtDanh - Galerie D'art - Parcours des Arts Hyères
Hyères
GalleryGalerie Massillon
Hyères
Religious siteAbbaye de la Celle
La Celle
Religious siteCollégiale Saint-Paul d'Hyères
Hyères
GalleryLM Studio
Hyères
L´Incorrigible
Hyères
MuseumLa Banque, musée des Cultures et du Paysage
Hyères
GalleryEspace d’art - Françoise Dedon
Hyères
GalleryGalerie d'art Marie Poscia
Hyères
GalleryPour Vous Design
Hyères
GalleryJas de la Rimade
Carcès
CastleFort de Brégançon
Bormes-les-Mimosas
GalleryGalerie A
Grimaud
GalleryStudio Paon
Grimaud
GalleryGalerie G
La Garde
MuseumEspace d'art Le Moulin
La Valette-du-Var
CastleChâteau d'Entrecasteaux
Entrecasteaux
GalleryGalerie/Art 83
Cavalaire-sur-Mer
MuseumMusée de la Mine de Cap Garonne
Le Pradet
GalleryGalerie Bis Cotignac
Cotignac
GalleryCentre d'Art La Falaise
Cotignac
GalleryGalerie d'art Sylvie Adaoust
Signes
GalleryHugou Corinne
Cotignac
GalleryLa Galerie Cotignac
Cotignac
Cercle des Arts
Cotignac
GalleryPaco Como
Cotignac
GalleryCarré Des Arts
Cotignac
Atelier troglodyte
Cotignac
MuseumMusée du Niel
Hyères
MuseumMusée des Gueules Rouges
Tourves
GalleryCentre d'art contemporain de Châteauvert
Châteauvert
GalleryGalerie d'art Carré d'artistes
Toulon
GalleryGalerie La Porte Etroite
Toulon
MuseumMusée d’histoire de Toulon et de sa région
Toulon
GalleryLe couloart
Toulon
Galleryisotélo galerie
Toulon
MuseumHôtel des Arts TPM
Toulon
GalleryGalerie Zétoil des Mers
Toulon
GalleryMaison Lisa
Toulon
GalleryL'Éphémère
Toulon
MuseumMusée d'art de Toulon - M.A.T.
Toulon
MuseumMaison de la photographie
Toulon
GalleryLa Galerie 15
Toulon
GalleryMetaxu
Toulon
GalleryGalerie Estades
Toulon
GalleryGalerie l'Axolotl
Toulon
MuseumMuséum départemental du Var
Toulon
MuseumMusée National de la Marine
Toulon
GalleryGalerie d'art Toulon Inna Khimich
Toulon
MuseumMusée des Arts Asiatiques
Toulon
GalleryVia - Galerie C-Komsa
Salernes
A department shaped by the sea and the land
Toulon, the departmental capital, concentrates a dense museum offering tied to its naval identity: the Musée National de la Marine occupies the historic arsenal gate at place Monsenergue, while the Musée d'histoire de Toulon et de sa région and the Musée des Arts Asiatiques share the former home of writer Jean Aicard, mixing local history with Asian art collections.
The department's industrial past surfaces inland and along the coast: the Musée de la Mine de Cap Garonne at Le Pradet retraces a century of copper mining in tunnels open to visitors, and the Musée des Gueules Rouges in Tourves documents the bauxite extraction that once shaped Provence's red-earth landscapes.
Natural sciences and archaeology also have their place, with the Muséum départemental du Var covering the fauna, flora and geology of the territory, and the Musée gallo-romain de Tauroentum in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer preserving the remains of a Roman coastal settlement.
From the Riviera villages to the Dracénie
Hyères stands out for its concentration of art institutions: the Villa Noailles, a landmark of modernist architecture from the 1920s, hosts design and fashion exhibitions, while the Fondation Carmignac on the Île de Porquerolles presents a major contemporary art collection in a converted 19th-century farmhouse. Nearby, the Musée du Niel occupies a former salt warehouse on the Giens peninsula.
Saint-Tropez has built a reputation as a gallery hub, with addresses such as Bel-Air Fine Art Saint-Tropez, Galeries Orlinski and Sasha de Saint Tropez lining the streets around the port.
Inland, Draguignan anchors the department's exhibition network around the Hôtel départemental des expositions du Var and the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Draguignan, while smaller towns such as Bormes-les-Mimosas, with its MHAB-Musée d'Histoire et d'Art de Bormes, preserve local heritage away from the coastal crowds.
Frequently asked questions
How much time should I plan to visit the Musée National de la Marine in Toulon?
Count on about 1.5 to 2 hours to see the model ships, naval instruments and the historic arsenal gate building itself.
Is the Musée de la Mine de Cap Garonne suitable for children?
Yes, the guided tour through the former copper mine galleries (about one hour) is designed to be accessible and engaging for families.
When is the best time to visit Villa Noailles in Hyères?
Spring, during the Design Parade festival, is ideal to see the modernist villa alongside its temporary design and fashion exhibitions.
Do I need to book in advance to visit the Fondation Carmignac on Porquerolles?
Yes, since the foundation is only reachable by boat to the island, booking tickets and factoring in ferry schedules in advance is recommended.
Are the Var's smaller museums, like the Musée des Gueules Rouges, open year-round?
Many smaller sites operate on seasonal schedules with reduced hours in winter, so it's worth checking opening days before visiting outside summer.
Which Var town has the highest concentration of art galleries?
Saint-Tropez, with galleries clustered around its port such as Bel-Air Fine Art, Galeries Orlinski and Sasha de Saint Tropez, all within easy walking distance.