Cap garonne museum
Put your helmet and step into the galleries of ancient copper mines. The originality of the Museum is undoubtedly the living character of the visit where you can feel the life underground and discover the history of miners and mineralogy in a fun and captivating...
Self-guided tours are available for a fee (signs are posted along the tour route).
A fascinating adventure for young and old.
One of the most beautiful mineralogical sites in the world!
An exceptional site located at the summit of Cap Garonne, with panoramic views over the Iles d'Hyères and the Toulon harbor, and numerous hiking trails all around.
Visits at an additional cost:
- Self-guided tour
- Documentation available for foreign visitors (English, Dutch, Spanish, Italian).
- Please contact us for details of times and group bookings.
FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED :
- Accompanied access for people with reduced mobility
- A document is available for the hearing-impaired.
EVENTS :
- Easter egg hunt on Easter weekend
- Museum night
- European Heritage Days: 3rd weekend in September
-HalloMine on October 31 to celebrate Halloween
NOTES :
-The temperature in the galleries in summer and winter is around 15°C, so remember to bundle up.
-Helmets must be worn (charlotte available).
-Museum accessible to disabled visitors.
- From mid-June to mid-September: in case of extreme fire risk (risk map in red E ): please contact the museum.
Classification/labels
- Bad weather alternative
- Esprit parc national
- History
- Sciences and technology
- Occupations
- Minerals
Adapted Tourism
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
- Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
- Doors >=77 cm wide
- Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
- Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
- Incline >5% but reasonable
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Spoken languages
- English
- French
Tours
Languages of the visit
- French
Information panel languages
- English
Documentation languages
- Italian
- Dutch
- German
- English
- Spanish
Individual
- Time of individual visit 60 Hours (average)
- Guided individual tours available permanently
Groups
- Time of visit 60 Hours (average)
- Guided group tours on request
Cultural activities
- History
Comfort / services
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Toilets
- Pets welcome
- Shop
Prices
From 24/02 to 05/07/2024Adult: 7 €
Child: 4.50 €.
From 06/07 to 01/09/2024
Adult: 7 €
Child: 4.50 €.
From 02/09 to 31/12/2024
Adult: 7 €
Child: 4.50 €.
Free entry for children < 3 years.
Group rate available for > 30 people.
Children under 3: free
Students, Pôle Emploi, PMR: €4.50
Seniors: €6.
Means of payment
- Check
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
- Credit transfer
Opening
Périodes | Hours |
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From 24 Feb to 19 Apr 2024 | Mardi 14h00 to 17h00Mercredi 14h00 to 17h00Jeudi 14h00 to 17h00Vendredi 14h00 to 17h00Samedi 14h00 to 17h00Dimanche 14h00 to 17h00 |
From 20 Apr to 05 May 2024 | Mardi 10h00 to 17h00Mercredi 10h00 to 17h00Jeudi 10h00 to 17h00Vendredi 10h00 to 17h00Samedi 10h00 to 17h00Dimanche 14h00 to 17h00 |
From 07 May to 05 Jul 2024 | Mardi 14h00 to 17h00Mercredi 14h00 to 17h00Jeudi 14h00 to 17h00Vendredi 14h00 to 17h00Samedi 14h00 to 17h00Dimanche 14h00 to 17h00 |
From 06 Jul to 01 Sep 2024 | Mardi 10h00 to 17h00Mercredi 10h00 to 17h00Jeudi 10h00 to 17h00Vendredi 10h00 to 17h00Samedi 10h00 to 17h00Dimanche 10h00 to 17h00 |
From 03 Sep to 18 Oct 2024 | Mardi 14h00 to 17h00Mercredi 14h00 to 17h00Jeudi 14h00 to 17h00Vendredi 14h00 to 17h00Samedi 14h00 to 17h00Dimanche 14h00 to 17h00 |
From 19 Oct to 03 Nov 2024 | Mardi 10h00 to 17h00Mercredi 10h00 to 17h00Jeudi 10h00 to 17h00Vendredi 10h00 to 17h00Samedi 10h00 to 17h00Dimanche 10h00 to 17h00 |
From 05 Nov to 20 Dec 2024 | Mardi 14h00 to 17h00Mercredi 14h00 to 17h00Jeudi 14h00 to 17h00Vendredi 14h00 to 17h00Samedi 14h00 to 17h00Dimanche 14h00 to 17h00 |