Musée des explorations du monde (MEM)
Cannes · Alpes-Maritimes · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The Museum of World Explorations, located in Cannes in the former castle of the monks of Lérins, offers collections of Mediterranean archaeology, ethnology, and primitive arts. The Sainte-Anne Chapel on the site houses a collection of musical instruments from around the world. Three rooms dedicated to Orientalism and the arts of Iran open onto the courtyard and medieval tower, offering panoramic views of the city. The museum complements its programming with temporary exhibitions, particularly in its Orientalist spaces. It is accessible year-round from the historic Suquet district.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–19:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–19:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–19:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–19:00
- Friday
- 10:00–19:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–19:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
6 Rue de la Castre, 06400 Cannes, France
Phone number
04 89 82 26 26Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 15 min walk from station Cannes.
Nearest station
About 15 min walk from station Cannes.
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Musée Bonnard
Museum · Le Cannet
Musée du Masque de fer et du Fort Royal
Museum · Cannes (Île Sainte-Marguerite)
Musée national de Vallauris (la Guerre et la Paix de Picasso)
Museum · Vallauris
Musée Magnelli - musée de la céramique
Museum · Vallauris
Château de la Napoule
Castle · Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Château Grimaldi (musée Picasso)
Castle · Antibes
Galleries nearby: Galerie d'Art 14 14 (194 m), Echo Fine Arts (289 m), Galerie La Banane (580 m).
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